West End Theatre Lighting Technician (Electrics)

Nimax Theatres Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimax Theatres Limited seeks a Show Crew Electrics to join the Electrics Department, supporting lighting for performances, concerts and events at our West End theatres including Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, Palace and Vaudeville.

You will assist the Head of Electrics, help implement health and safety procedures, manage LX tracks, follow spots, and liaise with Stage Management to ensure smooth get-ins, rehearsals and shows.

Qualifications

• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Flexible approach to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Proactive attitude and initiative.
• Strong communication skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Electrics and Deputy Head of Electrics in providing electrical and stage lighting services for performances, concerts and events.
• Support the Production to maintain high technical standards and ensure effective running of productions.
• Take ownership of an LX track and perform duties to a high standard (Stage LX, follow spot, or lighting board operator).
• Familiarise with cues of each LX track and cover them when required.
• Provide support during get-ins/outs, rehearsals and show maintenance.
• Carry out required manual tasks such as transporting equipment and lights during get-ins/outs.

Skills

Health and safety understanding

Flexible approach

Calm under pressure

Proactive

Strong communication

Tools

Follow spot operation

Lighting desk operation

Working at height trained

Job description

Nimax Theatres Limited seeks a Show Crew Electrics to join the Electrics Department, supporting lighting for performances, concerts and events at our West End theatres including Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, Palace and Vaudeville.

You will assist the Head of Electrics, help implement health and safety procedures, manage LX tracks, follow spots, and liaise with Stage Management to ensure smooth get-ins, rehearsals and shows.