Theatre Technician (Lighting)

Sadler’s Wells Events; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid (late/early calls)

Employee Assistance Programme (counsel

Complimentary tickets and discounts

Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu

Parental/family leave pay (where elig)

Job summary

Sadler's Wells is seeking an experienced Lighting Technician to join our dynamic team at Sadler’s Wells East and beyond. You will work on-stage across diverse productions, collaborating with touring companies and venues, while upholding health and safety standards and delivering high-quality lighting for theatre and dance.

The role requires hands-on leadership of lighting crews during fit-ups, get-outs and performances, with a strong focus on teamwork, effective communication, and a flexible

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a variety of shows in an on-stage capacity
• Experience of working with touring companies and / or venues
• Good knowledge of health and safety issues and safe working practices
• Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in lighting for dance or theatre
• Experience of ETC EOS family software and equipment
• Knowledge of basic network infrastructure & terminology with a focus on lighting and show control
• Flexible attitude and able to work as part of a team
• Experience leading a lighting team on fit-up, get-out and show duties
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely with co-workers
• Must hold the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide lighting support for on-stage performances across varied seasons
• Collaborate with touring companies and venues to ensure smooth lighting operations
• Maintain health and safety standards during all lighting activities
• Apply advanced lighting design and operation skills for theatre and dance productions
• Operate ETC EOS equipment and related lighting control systems
• Understand show control networks and basic infrastructure impacts on lighting
• Work flexibly as part of a team and manage lighting crew during fits, get-outs and shows
• Communicate clearly with colleagues to ensure seamless performances

Skills

Lighting for theatre

Touring/show crew experience

Health & safety knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Right to work in UK

Show control knowledge

Tools

ETC EOS

Vectorworks

GrandMA3

Networking basics

Job description

Are you an experienced lighting technician who enjoys creative problem-solving? Do you have a passion for bringing cutting-edge productions to life in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? If so, then we want you on our team!

Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.

Sadler's Wells East is our newest venue, offering a fantastic opportunity for a Lighting Technician to be part of its team.

We are a receiving theatre with varied seasons, including both artistic and commercial activities. You would be required to have a flexible approach to working patterns, and ideally will have experience of working with either repertory or touring companies.

Are you a seasoned theatre professional with a passion for pushing boundaries and excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every performance is a live spectacle? If so, then this is the role for you!

You Will Have The Following Essential Skills And Experience

• Experience of working with a variety of shows in an on-stage capacity
• Experience of working with touring companies and / or venues
• Good knowledge of health and safety issues and safe working practices
• Extensive knowledge, skills and experience in lighting for dance or theatre
• Experience of ETC EOS family software and equipment
• Knowledge of basic network infrastructure & terminology with a focus on lighting and show control
• Flexible attitude and able to work as part of a team
• Experience leading a lighting team on fit-up, get-out and show duties
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely with co-workers
• Must hold the right to work in the UK

Desirable, But Not Essential Skills And Experience

• Experience of working with large-scale dance, ballet, or opera.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks or similar design software.
• Experience of GrandMA3 family lighting software.
• Knowledge, skills and experience to an advanced level in lighting, show control and network infrastructure.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in sound, video or stage practice

If You Are

• A highly motivated and reliable individual
• A great problem solver
• Eager to learn and grow in your career
• A team player with a positive attitude

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects.

Sadler’s Wells Benefits Include

• Agreed overtime, such as late/early calls and get out rate, is paid in addition to the basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling sessions
• Complimentary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu
• Additional pay for parental and family leave, subject to eligibility

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT weekday Monday 31 August 2026. Interviews will take place on w/c Monday 7 September 2026

Interviews will be face to face and be held at Sadler’s Wells East.

For more information, please go to the following link - Job Pack- Theatre Technician- Lighting August 2026

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on [e-mail].