Stage Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Theatre is seeking a proactive Stage Technician to join its Production & Technical team. You will support produced and visiting productions, learning projects, and events to high standards, working with artistic, production, and technical colleagues.

This hands-on role covers stage operations, rigging, maintenance, and backstage support, with opportunities to mentor casual staff and contribute to a learning theatre environment for students, artists, and audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in stage operations and show running.
• Ability to rig, install and maintain theatre equipment.
• Flexible, collaborative mindset and willingness to supervise casual staff.

Responsibilities

• Support produced and visiting productions with technical support.
• Assist Head of Stage with day-to-day management.
• Help maintain stage facilities and ensure health and safety.

Job description

The Stage 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. 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.

Anticipated interview date: Monday 5th October 2026