Theatre Technician (fixed‑term, 6 months)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Theatre Royal Winchester requires a Theatre Technician on a fixed-term 6‑month contract to join a small technical team. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will provide expert lighting, sound, and AV support for events, including evenings and weekends as required.

Essential skills include ETC Ion lighting, LED/moving lights, QLab, and strong Health & Safety awareness. The role involves regular heavy lifting and working at heights in a live venue setting.

Qualifications

• Able to programme lighting desks (ETC Ion).
• Working knowledge of Sound and AV setup and operation.
• Knowledge and experience using QLab.
• Health and Safety best practices.
• Able to execute simple lighting designs for events.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for events in theatre and beyond.
• Operate lighting, sound, and AV setups; program cues.
• Assist with movement and lifting; work at height as needed.
• Maintain theatre equipment and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Lighting control

ETC Ion familiarity

LED fixtures

Moving lights

Sound/AV operation

QLab

Health & Safety

Lighting design

Climbing at height

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Education

GCSE numeracy or equivalent

Tools

ETC Ion

QLab

DANTE-based systems

Job description

Theatre Technician (fixed-term, 6 months)

Job Description

Job description and person specification

• Job title:Theatre Technician (fixed-term, 6 months)
• Reports to:Technical Manager
• 6 months contract with option to extend subject to circumstances

Please note: This post may be subject to a DBS check.

Applications will be reviewed on submission and candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date.

Job purpose

To work as part of a small technical team based at Theatre Royal Winchester providing excellent all round technical support for all the organisation's events, both in the theatre and beyond.

The job requires regular heavy lifting (between 10kg and 30kg), climbing vertical ladders, moving weight at height.

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Able to programme lighting desks (ETC Ion), with knowledge of generic and LED fixtures, as well as moving lights.
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Sound and AV set-ups and operation including multi-channel mixing, using the sound desk for sound manipulation, programming sound cues and stage sound set up.
• Knowledge and experience in using QLab.
• Understanding and implementation of best practice in relation to Health and Safety.
• Able to execute simple lighting designs for music events and comedy.

Desirable

• Previous work in a receiving venue.
• Experience in counterweight flying.
• Experience of projection.
• PAT/EET qualification.
• Electrical qualification.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• Tallescope qualification.
• Experience working with DANTE based systems.
• Basic knowledge of IT networking.
• Experience with Yamaha Sound Consoles.

Skills & qualities

Essential

• Able to work flexible hours, including regular evenings, and weekends as required.
• Able to work at heights.
• Theatre equipment maintenance skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent).
• Microsoft Office literate with basic administration skills.
• Personable and outgoing.
• Resourceful and innovative.

Desirable

• Passion for the arts.
• Imaginative and creative.
• Confidence in working with a diverse range of people.
• Willingness to learn.

Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and accept job-share proposals.