Theatre Technician

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Byre Theatre at the University of St Andrews is seeking a full-time Theatre Technician to support a vibrant array of productions. The technician will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of technical equipment to facilitate various events and performances.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate technical equipment during performances.
• Assist in maintaining the theatre premises.
• Ensure safe delivery of events.

Skills

Technical expertise

Equipment maintenance

Show operation

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

The Byre Theatre is seeking a full-time Theatre Technician to join its busy technical team supporting a varied programme of professional, student, and community work in our busy 216-seat venue.

The Byre Theatre, part of the University of St Andrews, is looking for a full time Theatre Technician, to join the highly regarded technical team at this busy 216 seat venue with its programme of professional theatre, dance music and comedy, screenings, community and student productions and events including the term time resident student led Barron Theatre.

This post joins two existing full time and two part time technicians, line managed by the Deputy Technical and Operations Manager and under the supervision of the Head of Technical and Operations. The post holder will be key in ensuring the safe, efficient and sustainable delivery of events and performances with a range of partners, clients and colleagues.

The post holder will operate shows and help maintain specialist equipment and systems on a daily basis while assisting in the maintenance of the premises.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to David Venters, email: [e-mail] or in his absence Bee George [e-mail]

Contract: Full Time 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £26,942 - £30,805 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: Friday 25 July 2025
Interview Date: 4 August 2025
Find further details and apply here: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/4838/0/454156/889/theatre-technician

The deadline is Friday 25 July 2025 at 23:55.