Vac 102 Technician, The Backstage Centre (hourly paid)

South Essex; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Free breakfast at most campuses (term 

Free parking subject to obtaining a a

Subsidised eye tests

Cycle to work schemes

RAC discounts and more

Job summary

South Essex College’s The Backstage Centre is seeking a reliable, hands-on Stage Technician to deliver a safe, professional service for media and event clients on the soundstage at High House Production Park. You will support operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment, working with production teams and site staff to ensure smooth running of the building and its operations.

The role involves assisting with power, rigging, lighting, sound, and AV equipment, plus routine checks and

Qualifications

• Experience in a media or live-events environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with stage equipment, power usage and safe manual handling.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support touring, filming and event clients in their use of The Backstage Centre facilities.
• Provide support to South Essex College staff and students in their use of The Backstage Centre, as well as other community projects and events.
• Assist with power, rigging, lighting, sound, staging, and audio-visual equipment, as required.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Keep hire spaces, storage and work areas tidy, organised and presentable.
• Maintain venue procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Report faults, hazards and equipment damage promptly.
• Work cooperatively with clients and staff.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Vac 102 Technician, The Backstage Centre (hourly paid)

Support Closing Date 12/11/2026

We require a reliable, hands‑on Stage Technician to deliver a safe, professional and friendly service to our media and event clients. You will support the operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment on our soundstage, working with production teams and site staff to ensure smooth running of the building and its operations.

Responsibilities

• Support touring, filming and event clients in their use of The Backstage Centre facilities.
• Provide support to South Essex College staff and students in their use of The Backstage Centre, as well as other community projects and events.
• Assist with power, rigging, lighting, sound, staging, and audio‑visual equipment, as required.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Keep hire spaces, storage and work areas tidy, organised and presentable.
• Maintain venue procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Report faults, hazards and equipment damage promptly.
• Work cooperatively with clients and staff.

Experience

• Experience in a media or live‑events environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with stage equipment, power usage and safe manual handling.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Reliability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.

This role may involve working at height and manual handling. Relevant training in areas such as rigging, electrical safety or working at height are advantageous, but training may be provided.

Benefits include

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time)
• Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit
• Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more.

Location

High House Production Park – The Backstage Centre