Technician

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Park Central; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery seeks a Technician to fabricate and install exhibitions, and to install and program audio-visual equipment and lighting. You will safely move and handle collection items while collaborating across departments on complex projects.

The role requires hands-on workshop skills, the ability to work at height, and flexible hours to fit museum installations outside public hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in exhibition fabrication and installation.
• Experience with different materials and workshop tools.
• Evidence of using audio-visual equipment and lighting control.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install exhibitions.
• Install and program AV and lighting systems.
• Safely move and handle museum items.
• Collaborate with teams across departments on complex projects.
• Work safely to achieve project goals and deadlines.
• Propose creative design solutions as needs arise.

Skills

Exhibition fabrication

Audio-visual installation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Working at height

Hand tools / carpentry

Tools

Workshop tools

AV equipment

Job description

Technician

£28,704 per annum

37 hours per week

Working hands-on with renowned art collections in Birmingham Museum & Art Galley, as well as supporting across our other sites, you will bring exhibitions to life through creative fabrication and technical expertise.

What you'll be doing:

• Exhibition fabrication and installation
• Audio-visual installation and lighting control and programming
• Safely moving and handling collection items within the museum
• Team working and collaborating across departments on complex projects
• Working safely and responsibly to achieve project goals
• Formulating creative design solutions as needs arise

What we're looking for:

• Experience working in a similar environment
• Experience of using different materials
• Evidence of using audio-visual equipment
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently
• Applicants should be able to work at height, and also be competent with hand tools and other workshop-based activities, such as basic carpentry and materials handling
• Able to work flexible hours & days - some exhibitions need installing when the museum is shut to the public

Important Information:

We are an inclusive employer and recruit on the basis of ability, we are keen to hear from any applicants who feel suitably experienced.

Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks being carried out.

Close date for applications is 1st October 2026.