Senior Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,967.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 39 hours per week, including regular evening/weekend work in accordance with business needs, for which time off in lieu would apply. 20 days holiday pro-rata; rising to 25 days with length of service; plus, public holidays. Period of Notice: 3 months, after 6 month probation period. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hornchurch, Essex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Queen's Theatre Hornchurch |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | PD - GC |
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For full Job description, go to: https://queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/
Due to the continued success of the theatre & recent growth, we are seeking a second Senior Technician to complement our growing team. This role will share responsibility for leading the delivery of the highest standards in technical operations for QTH productions, visiting companies, & hirers.
Job Description
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Responsible for: Casual & Freelance Technical staff
Hours: 39 hours, with regular evening & weekend work, for which time off in lieu would apply.
Contract: Permanent, 6-month probationary period
Holiday: 20 days pro-rata during each holiday year; this raises to 25 days with length of service; plus, public holidays.
Period of Notice: 3 months
Main Duties
To support the Technical Manager in the strategic planning, scheduling,& delivery of all technical operations across productions and events.
To support the staging needs of produced shows, visiting companies & hirers, Communities projects & community groups with skill and care, representing the technical department with professionalism & clarity.
To take a senior role in managing get-ins, fit-ups, technical rehearsals, & get-outs, delegating tasks & supervising other technicians to ensure efficient & safe workflows.
To take responsibility for the maintenance, safe operation, & readiness of all technical systems & equipment, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, & stage machinery.
To mentor, guide, & support Junior Technicians, Technicians & casual staff, promoting continuous learning & high standards of technical practice.
To proactively identify & address technical issues, accurately documenting and reporting faults, and liaising with the Technical Manager on repair and replacement needs.
To work collaboratively with Creatives, Designers, & Production teams to achieve artistic ambitions within technical and budgetary parameters.
To ensure the delivery of a safe working environment for staff, artists, & audiences by upholding & enforcing all Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, & emergency procedures.
Person Specification
Essential:
Proven technical theatre experience across multiple disciplines (lighting, sound, stage, video, rigging).
Demonstrable knowledge of either counterweight flying, Digico Mixing Consoles & QLab , ETC EOS consoles or other Lighting Systems.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its application in a live performance environment.
Confident in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting technical equipment.
Experience supporting get-ins, fit-ups, rehearsals, and get-outs.
Ability to work independently and take responsibility as Duty Technician during live events.
Good time management and organisational skills; capable of managing own workload & time, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, visiting companies, and creatives.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable using technical systems and software for equipment operation, documentation and planning. E.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks Spotlight, Microsoft etc.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high production standards.
Professional, friendly, and approachable.
Calm and solutions-focused in fast-paced situations.
Committed to delivering high-quality technical support.
Willingness to work unsociable and irregular hours
How to Apply
Application deadline: Friday 19 September 2025 - 12 Noon
To submit your application: Fill in our Application form and Equal Opportunities form at: www.queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/
(Applications by CV cannot be considered).
Send completed forms to: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
For assistance, please email: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
For successful candidates, Interviews will take place as follows:
First interview: Via Zoom on 24 & 25 September 2025
Second interview: In-person at QTH during the week commencing 29 September 2025.
Contact name: Pauline Dawson
Contact email: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
Due to the continued success of the theatre & recent growth, we are seeking a second Senior Technician to complement our growing team. This role will share responsibility for leading the delivery of the highest standards in technical operations for QTH productions, visiting companies, & hirers.
Job Description
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Responsible for: Casual & Freelance Technical staff
Hours: 39 hours, with regular evening & weekend work, for which time off in lieu would apply.
Contract: Permanent, 6-month probationary period
Holiday: 20 days pro-rata during each holiday year; this raises to 25 days with length of service; plus, public holidays.
Period of Notice: 3 months
Main Duties
To support the Technical Manager in the strategic planning, scheduling,& delivery of all technical operations across productions and events.
To support the staging needs of produced shows, visiting companies & hirers, Communities projects & community groups with skill and care, representing the technical department with professionalism & clarity.
To take a senior role in managing get-ins, fit-ups, technical rehearsals, & get-outs, delegating tasks & supervising other technicians to ensure efficient & safe workflows.
To take responsibility for the maintenance, safe operation, & readiness of all technical systems & equipment, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, & stage machinery.
To mentor, guide, & support Junior Technicians, Technicians & casual staff, promoting continuous learning & high standards of technical practice.
To proactively identify & address technical issues, accurately documenting and reporting faults, and liaising with the Technical Manager on repair and replacement needs.
To work collaboratively with Creatives, Designers, & Production teams to achieve artistic ambitions within technical and budgetary parameters.
To ensure the delivery of a safe working environment for staff, artists, & audiences by upholding & enforcing all Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, & emergency procedures.
Person Specification
Essential:
Proven technical theatre experience across multiple disciplines (lighting, sound, stage, video, rigging).
Demonstrable knowledge of either counterweight flying, Digico Mixing Consoles & QLab , ETC EOS consoles or other Lighting Systems.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its application in a live performance environment.
Confident in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting technical equipment.
Experience supporting get-ins, fit-ups, rehearsals, and get-outs.
Ability to work independently and take responsibility as Duty Technician during live events.
Good time management and organisational skills; capable of managing own workload & time, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, visiting companies, and creatives.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable using technical systems and software for equipment operation, documentation and planning. E.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks Spotlight, Microsoft etc.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high production standards.
Professional, friendly, and approachable.
Calm and solutions-focused in fast-paced situations.
Committed to delivering high-quality technical support.
Willingness to work unsociable and irregular hours
How to Apply
Application deadline: Friday 19 September 2025 - 12 Noon
To submit your application: Fill in our Application form and Equal Opportunities form at: www.queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/
(Applications by CV cannot be considered).
Send completed forms to: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
For assistance, please email: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
For successful candidates, Interviews will take place as follows:
First interview: Via Zoom on 24 & 25 September 2025
Second interview: In-person at QTH during the week commencing 29 September 2025.
Contact name: Pauline Dawson
Contact email: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk
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