Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

We currently have an opportunity for a multi-skilled Theatre Technician to join the Technical Department. The Theatre Technician works closely with the Head of Technical and the Technical Managers to ensure a smooth running of the Technical Department.

This role involves carrying out all duties associated with the get in, fit up, running and get out of a variety of productions & events taking place across our three theatres, conference rooms and also at time our outdoor performance areas. You will be required to work closely with our Visiting Companies & clients to provide efficient and professional support for all their technical requirements, and also complete any other tasks needed to help the company facilitate its business objectives.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a receiving or producing theatre is essential.

Stage / Flys: An understanding of stage craft, counterweight flying, general rigging and experience in the running of performances, Get Ins & Get Outs.

Lighting: An understanding of ETC Networking, LX maintenance and service of a large range of lighting fixtures, rigging from plans, focusing, plotting. Operating and some lighting design experience.

Sound: An understanding of QLab, Dante, Midi, Networking, rigging, focusing, timing of systems and EQ together with first line maintenance. Operating and some sound design experience.

Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation.

Good level of IT skills.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, a proven track record of delivering a friendly and professional service and a pro-active approach towards personal development.

Please note that this role is 48 hours per week (averaged over a 17 week reference period). You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which includes working weekends, bank holidays and evenings where required.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
Paid day off for your birthday.
Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is Friday 26 September 2025

Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th October 2025

For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

To ensure fairness and to enable us to process your application through our shortlisting exercise, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status etc) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of any potential bias during our recruitment process and ensures that all shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for a role. Thank you for your understanding.

Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.