Technicians (as and when needed basis)

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional theatre trust in East Lothian is seeking two Technicians to support the technical delivery of performances and events. The role involves operating lighting and sound equipment, ensuring health and safety, and providing excellent customer care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum qualification of SVQ1 in English and Maths, with training in computerized systems preferred. This role offers flexible working hours based on the performance schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and competencies gained through experience.
• Training in computerised lighting and sound flying systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality technical services to achieve targets and customer satisfaction.
• Test and operate lighting/sound equipment and systems.
• Assist in the management of procedures related to health & safety.

Skills

Technical services delivery

Lighting and sound operation

Customer care

Education

SVQ1/Standard Grade English/Maths or equivalent

Tools

Computerized lighting systems

Sound equipment

Job description

East Lothian Council (Brunton Theatre Trust)

Deadline: 19 October 2025 at 22:00

Working with our Chief Technician & Technician, to support the technical delivery of performances & events in venues across East Lothian including Haddington Corn Exchange & Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh.

Brunton Theatre Trust are looking to welcome 2 new Technicians to join on an as and when needed basis. Working alongside our FT Chief Technician & Technician, they will support the technical delivery of a range of performances & events in venues across East Lothian, including Haddington Corn Exchange & Loretto Theatre, Musselburgh.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse performance programme ranging from theatre to dance to music. The programme varies throughout the year and a range of dates will be offered each month for the Technicians to accept in line with their own availability.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Deliver high quality technical services to achieve targets and customer satisfaction, ensuring that operational requirements are met.
• Test & operate lighting/sound equipment & systems.
• Ensure that equipment & systems are operated correctly and safely.
• Assist with the maintenance and servicing programmes.
• Assist in the recording and reporting of all items of stock & marking all new equipment.
• Liaise with visiting companies & local amateur groups regarding technical requirements, as required.
• Operate all lighting, sound, flying & other systems, as required.
• Source sound effects & prepare sound tapes, as required.
• Attend fit-ups, technical & dress rehearsals, get-ins / get-outs, as required.
• Operate sound & lighting equipment & systems during performances.
• Rig & focus lighting, as required.
• Assist in the management of procedures relating to the health & safety of staff, customer & visitors to the venues under the Brunton Theatre Trust umbrella, in accordance with the council’s Health & Safety Policy and legislative requirements.
• Attend regular programming & production meetings, as necessary.
• Promote a positive image of the Brunton Theatre Trust by providing excellent Customer Care.
• Liaise with customers & suppliers, dealing with any enquiries/complaints, with referral to line manager, where appropriate.
• Any other appropriate duties, as requested by Management, commensurate with the grade for the post.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of SVQ1/Standard Grade General level English/Maths or Nat4 English/Maths or Literacy/Numeracy or Intermediate 1 Communication/Numeracy and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills & competencies gained through experience.
• Training in computerised lighting & sound flying systems

£16.14-£17.24 per hour

The deadline is Sunday 19 October 2025 at 22:00.