Stage Technician

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Theatre is seeking a Technician to join the Production & Technical team, supporting produced and visiting productions, learning projects and events to high standards.

The role involves stage operations, show running, rigging, equipment maintenance, and backing the Head of Stage in daily management, with opportunities across all technical theatre disciplines.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: experience in a stage department in Producing and Receiving theatre
• Experience of professional fit-ups and get-outs
• Experience of single purchase counterweight flying systems
• Experience with rigging to fly bars, truss, motors and gridwork

Responsibilities

• About You: experience in a stage role within a professional theatre or live entertainment venue with understanding of technical theatre and production processes
• Practical experience of fit-ups, get-outs, and rigging including fly bars, truss systems, motors and gridwork
• Ability to work in a team and individually, manage priorities and meet deadlines

Skills

Stage department experience

Rigging to fly bars

Single purchase counterweight flying

Health & safety compliance

Teamwork

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

DBS check completed

Health & Safety qualification

Rigging qualification

First Aid training

Job description

Job Summary

The Technician is a key member of Derby Theatre’s Production & Technical team, supporting the delivery of produced and visiting productions, learning projects, and events to the highest standards.

Job Description

Working closely with artistic, production, and technical colleagues, the role involves stage operations, show running, fit-ups, get-outs, rigging, equipment maintenance, and backstage support, while assisting the Head of Stage in the day-to-day management of the department.

This hands‑on role requires a flexible and collaborative approach, with opportunities to work across all technical theatre disciplines. You will help maintain high standards of health and safety, supervise casual staff, support visiting companies, act as Duty Technician when required, and contribute to the upkeep and development of stage facilities and equipment. As part of Derby Theatre’s Learning Theatre model, you will also support learning opportunities and help create an inspiring environment for students, artists, and audiences.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria – Experience of working in a stage department in Producing and Receiving theatre – Experience of professional fit-ups and get-outs – Experience of single purchase counterweight flying systems – Experience with rigging to fly bars, truss, motors, and gridwork

Skills, knowledge & abilities – Basic or higher carpentry skills – Ability to carry out the physical demands of the role, including Get Ins and Outs, working at height, and evening and weekend work as required – Highly organised with good attention to detail – Creative and resourceful in problem solving, with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines – Ability to work in a team with a wide range of people, and also work unsupervised at times

Business requirements – Completed DBS check

Desirable Criteria – Recognised qualification in Health and Safety – Recognised rigging qualification – IPAF and/or Tallescope certificate – First Aid training – Full UK driving license

Job Responsibilities

About You You will have experience working in a stage role within a professional theatre or live entertainment venue, with a strong understanding of technical theatre and production processes. Practical experience of fit-ups, get‑outs, and rigging, including fly bars, truss systems, motors, and gridwork, is essential.

We are looking for a proactive and resourceful team player who can build effective working relationships, solve problems under pressure, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines. You will have a good understanding of theatre health and safety requirements, strong IT and record‑keeping skills, and an enthusiasm for supporting learning opportunities for people of all ages.

The role requires the ability to undertake the physical demands of theatre work, including manual handling, working at height, and regular evening and weekend working. As the post involves working with young people, a DBS check will be required.