Theatre Technician - Level 2
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,028 to £31,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chelmsford City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ00002853 |
Summary
Chelmsford Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our collaborative technical team. We deliver an ever-evolving programme of national touring shows, local productions and a hugely popular pantomime, bringing high quality entertainment to Chelmsford.
This role suits someone self-motivated and focussed, with a passion for technical excellence and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Experience across multiple technical disciplines is essential, including lighting, sound, flying, stage management and relevant health and safety legislation.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively.
This is a full-time position, working an average of 37 hours per week (annualised hours), including evening and weekends.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 19th and 20th March.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
This role suits someone self-motivated and focussed, with a passion for technical excellence and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Experience across multiple technical disciplines is essential, including lighting, sound, flying, stage management and relevant health and safety legislation.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively.
This is a full-time position, working an average of 37 hours per week (annualised hours), including evening and weekends.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 19th and 20th March.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
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