Theatre Technician: Lighting, Sound & Live Shows

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working where applicable

Job summary

Nottingham City Council seeks a Technician to join our busy technical department, based at Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham. The role involves supporting visiting companies and leading casual staff during Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances.

You will work across mainstage and foyer events, with hands-on rigging, lighting and sound responsibilities, ensuring safety and high standards throughout productions.

Qualifications

• Experience of lighting and/or sound operation for concerts, musicals or plays.
• Experience delivering technical work in a mid/large scale venue and coordinating with visiting crews.
• Knowledge of lighting and sound consoles and rigging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to visiting companies and lead casual staff on Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances.
• Work on mainstage events at Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, plus foyer events and maintenance projects.
• Maintain safety, quality and efficiency in all technical activities, operating stage gear and rigging as required.

Skills

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Stage Q’s

Team player

Willing to work long hours

Tools

ETC Eos lighting consoles

DiGiCo SD series

Job description

Nottingham City Council seeks a Technician to join our busy technical department, based at Theatre Royal or Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham. The role involves supporting visiting companies and leading casual staff during Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances.

You will work across mainstage and foyer events, with hands-on rigging, lighting and sound responsibilities, ensuring safety and high standards throughout productions.