Theatre Technician - Lighting, Sound & AV for Performances

eTeach UK Limited; Truro; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited seeks a Theatre Technician to support a busy programme of teaching, rehearsals, productions and events across our theatre facilities. You will provide technical support across lighting, sound, staging and AV systems while helping students develop their live performance production skills.

The role involves rigging, programming and operating lighting, setting up sound and projection, maintaining equipment and assisting with health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatrical lighting or live sound is essential.
• Good organisational and communication skills with IT know-how.
• Understanding of production processes and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Rigging, programming and operating theatrical lighting systems.
• Setting up and operating sound, radio microphones, projection and AV equipment.
• Supporting staging, scenery, drapes and technical installations.
• Maintaining equipment and carrying out first-line fault finding.
• Managing technical stores, inventories and documentation.
• Supporting staff and students in the safe use of equipment.
• Assisting with health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Working occasional evenings and weekends during production periods.

Skills

Theatre lighting experience

Live sound

IT skills

Tools

Avolites

ChamSys

QLab

Digital audio consoles

Projection systems

Job description

eTeach UK Limited seeks a Theatre Technician to support a busy programme of teaching, rehearsals, productions and events across our theatre facilities. You will provide technical support across lighting, sound, staging and AV systems while helping students develop their live performance production skills.

The role involves rigging, programming and operating lighting, setting up sound and projection, maintaining equipment and assisting with health and safety.