Theatre Technician – Lighting, Sound & Stage Rigging

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking five technicians for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall venues in Nottingham. The role involves hands-on support for visiting companies, getting involved in Get-Ins/Get-Outs, and ensuring safe, high-quality performances.

The ideal candidate will have experience across stage, flys, lighting and sound, plus knowledge of ETC Eos and DiGiCo consoles. 37 hours per week, annualised, permanent contract. Hybrid working may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience of lighting and/or sound operation for concerts, musicals or plays.
• Experience liaising with technical crew and incoming companies and of follow spotting.
• Experience in all technical areas (Stage/Flys/Lighting/Sound) and live flying shows.
• Experience of the technical delivery of presented/production work in a mid/large scale venue.
• Experience of running Stage Q’s
• Knowledge of ETC Eos family lighting consoles and the DiGiCo SD series sound consoles
• Willingness to work long and unsociable hours
• Able to work in a team and independently

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to visiting companies and lead casual staff on Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances.
• Deliver mainstage events in Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, plus foyer events and maintenance projects.
• Maintenance periods: cleaning, electrical safety inspections and repairs, plus other remedial work.

Skills

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

ETC Eos family lighting consoles

DiGiCo SD series

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking five technicians for the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall venues in Nottingham. The role involves hands-on support for visiting companies, getting involved in Get-Ins/Get-Outs, and ensuring safe, high-quality performances.

The ideal candidate will have experience across stage, flys, lighting and sound, plus knowledge of ETC Eos and DiGiCo consoles. 37 hours per week, annualised, permanent contract. Hybrid working may be available.