Theatre Technician - Casual - Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant theatre in Stafford, where creativity and innovation are at the forefront. As a Theatre Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of various performances, from drama to comedy. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for audiences and artists alike. This casual position offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to a dynamic venue that values your skills and creativity. If you're ready to embrace the challenge of working in a lively environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Training and development provided

Paid annual leave

Fun and busy environment

Discounted Staff Membership

Potential permanent work opportunities

Opportunities to build an exciting career

Rewarding role supporting health & fitness

Qualifications

• Experience in technical roles for touring venues is essential.
• Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment operation and maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical support for all shows and events.
• Assist with the annual Shakespeare event at Stafford Castle.

Skills

Technical experience in a touring venue

Patching, Rigging and focusing lanterns

Good organisational skills

Knowledge of lighting, sound and stage equipment

Health and safety awareness

Excellent verbal and listening skills

Time management

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work alone

Reliability and punctuality

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Stafford, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Stafford’s new-look Gatehouse Theatre is the jewel in the crown of the county town. The Gatehouse Theatre is a semi-producing house that provides opportunity for creativity. Creating new and innovative theatre is important to us, from the annual Shakespeare at Stafford Castle to an excellent Youth Theatre programme not to mention some of the best touring productions, and your involvement will be key.

We are looking for a Theatre Technician to join our team. Our current team are now taking a bigger focus of producing our own events and as such we are looking for an experienced Theatre Technician with strong all round skills. Our aim is to develop a strong and focused team to enable us to achieve our ambitious targets. We aim to be an exciting venue presenting a busy programme of drama, music, musical theatre and comedy throughout the year as well as producing our own productions.

To provide a high quality of technical services and support to all incoming shows and users of the venue, support at Stafford Castle for the annual Shakespeare event and other events managed by Freedom Leisure.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.

Requirements

• Technical experience in a touring venue or similar
• Patching, Rigging and focusing lanterns
• Good organisational skills
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance on lighting, sound and stage associated equipment.
• High awareness of health and safety requirements and best practice.
• Helpful and friendly personality
• Good time management
• Able to work alone or as part of the team
• Excellent verbal and listening skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of artists and customers.
• Ability to cope with physically demanding work, willingness to work unsocial hours and weekends when necessary and work in a demanding environment.
• Ability to undertake manual lifting/carrying
• Ability to work at heights
• Reliability and punctuality
• A commitment to proving a good quality service and continuous improvement
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• A DBS check is required for this vacancy

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• Training and development provided
• Paid annual leave
• Fun and busy environment
• Discounted Staff Membership
• Potential permanent work opportunities
• Opportunities to build an exciting career
• Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community