Senior Theatre Technician — Live Shows & Rigging Lead

LW Theatres Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme

LW Theatres Friends & Family tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Flu Vaccinations

Job summary

LW Theatres Group Limited is seeking a Senior Theatre Technician at The London Palladium. The role focuses on delivering live music, television, and touring/West End productions with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

You will lead get-ins, rigging and derigging, and work with visiting productions to ensure smooth, safe performances while upholding high standards of customer experience.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical qualification required.
• BS7909 training/certification preferred.
• PAT testing qualification (C&G 2377) required.
• Riggning qualification (NRC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead get-ins and fit ups of concerts and productions.
• Facilitate technical aspects for TV, rock, comedy and music shows.
• Programme and operate events on main stage when required.
• Assist in maintenance of the theatre with Venue Technicians.
• Lead project work across the theatre with the team.
• Lead rigging and derigging of sound, lighting and AV.
• Coordinate with visiting productions for safe operation.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a safe environment for performers and audience.
• Problem solve in live performance environments.

Skills

Moving light systems knowledge

Team leadership

verbal communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

C&G 2365 electrical qualification

BS7909 training

C&G 2377 PAT testing

NRC rigging qualification

Tools

ETC

Hog

Avolites

Chamsys

Counterweight fly systems

Job description

LW Theatres Group Limited is seeking a Senior Theatre Technician at The London Palladium. The role focuses on delivering live music, television, and touring/West End productions with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

You will lead get-ins, rigging and derigging, and work with visiting productions to ensure smooth, safe performances while upholding high standards of customer experience.