Overview
Theatre Technician (CASUAL) Jobs in Portsmouth at Kings Theatre Trust Ltd
Company Overview
Portsmouth Theatres operate two venues in Portsmouth, Kings Theatre and Theatre Royal. This role works across both venues on both touring and in-house productions.
Summary
We are seeking a talented Theatre Technician on a casual basis to provide high‑quality technical support across both Portsmouth Theatre venues, working confidently across all technical disciplines including lighting, sound, staging, flying, projection, and general backstage operations.
Main responsibilities;
- Assist with and when necessary be responsible for the loading and unloading of stage equipment for incoming companies.
- Assist in and when necessary be responsible for the rigging of stage lighting, sound and construction of stage sets for incoming companies.
- To operate the theatre’s lighting, sound system as well as the hemp, counterweight and computerised flying systems.
- Work with FOH to ensure the highest levels of customer service are achieved at all times.
- To assist with maintenance tasks with regard to stage, lighting and sound equipment including repair and testing.
- To observe the theatre’s Health and Safety procedures and contribute to ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
- To wear the uniform, protective clothing and name badges provided at all times.
- To attend training sessions both ‘in house’, including induction training and external as required.
- Undertake any other reasonable activity or responsibility as directed by line management.
Attainments
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Recognised Professional Technical Theatre qualification {Desirable}
- Technical course (degree, diploma or apprenticeship){Desirable}
Special Aptitudes / Knowledge
- Experience in using and maintaining a range of technical equipment within a theatre facility environment
- Experience of working with planned maintenance programmes
- Experience working with professional and amateur theatre groups
- Physically able to lift and work at heights
- Effective verbal reasoning and communication skills
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to a theatre environment
- Experience across all theatre disciplines
- Experience in manual handling
- Experience in mixing live sound on digital desks using a large number of mics {Desirable}
- Experience in the preparation of procedures and work instructions with respect to key facility operations/areas {Desirable}
- Experience in implementing health and safety ensuring compliance with key legislation {Desirable}
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Access {Desirable}
Interests
- Keeping up to date with trends and developments within the area of technical facilities management especially with relation to theatre
Disposition
- Self-starter
- Accepts and seeks responsibility
- Capable of performing well under pressure
- Flexibility to be able to cover a number of roles as required
- Ability and will to use initiative
- Team player
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Theatre Technician (CASUAL)
Company: Kings Theatre Trust Ltd
Location: Portsmouth
