Job description

Supported by the Technical Manager, the Theatre Technician will collaborate with visiting companies and hirers by playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of a diverse range of performances and events for our audiences and visiting companies.

This will involve setting up and operating lighting, sound and video equipment according to the required specification, ensuring seamless transition and flawless execution.

Role responsibilities
• Setting up and stage manage performance spaces.
• Setting up, operating and providing technical equipment and support for lighting, sound and video in a clean, orderly and tidy condition as required for each performance ensuring its safe and secure return according to the show schedule.
• Assisting to ensure rehearsals run smoothly.
• To be the face of the theatre to hirers and visiting companies welcoming and supporting them with their performances.
• To be a keyholder responsible for opening and closing the venue.
• Operating fly and winch systems for safe loading and unloading of equipment.
• Operating the pantomime as part of a co-production.
• Providing first line technical support in the building to other departments.
• Using ladders safely to access fixed lighting perches and booms.
• Repairing and maintaining technical equipment.
• Supervising casual staff and volunteers as required.

Housekeeping
• Providing first line maintenance and support for technical equipment, machines, furniture, fixtures and fittings, ensuring equipment is stored safely and is accessible to others when absent.
• Helping maintain and update the inventory of equipment.

Venue Hire
• Setting up furniture, lighting, sound and video equipment for performance spaces.
• Where required, provide technical services including operating.

Apply via thekenton.org.uk