Assistant Electrician

Summary

Assist the Chief Electrician and Deputy Electrician/Sound Lead to manage the LX department, delivering high-quality lighting, sound and AV for all work at York Theatre Royal or other venues, including touring shows, YTR productions, co-productions, corporate events and other projects and events.

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Job Description

Main Duties

Operating lighting, sound and AV for performances and events to a high standard

Mixing live sound for performances and events to a high standard

Stage LX and/or Sound No 2 for performances as required

Rig and de-rig of lanterns, sound equipment, AV equipment and practicals for both YTR productions and events and visiting productions and events

Prepare colour, patch circuits and show files from lighting plans in a timely way, ahead of get-in’s and pre-rigs

Program and focus lights for YTR produced productions, touring productions and other events as required

To create sound and AV recordings and effects to the highest possible standards

To create lighting or sound designs for YTR productions as required

Obtaining and when necessary preparing practicals to a safe and competent standard

Maintenance of in house stock

Assisting with PAT testing of Theatre electrical equipment

Contributing to the good housekeeping of the department

Maintaining effective working relationships with Creative Teams, departmental staff, colleagues and line managers

Maintaining good standards of work, contributing to the department’s safe, efficient, economic and high-quality performance

Adhering to the Theatre’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant current legislation

To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Chief LX or other management staff

To keep up to date with developments in theatre technology

To work with the Head of Production to achieve all environmental sustainability targets set for productions

Essential Specification

– Knowledge of lighting equipment and practice, particularly in the ETC EOS family lighting desks

– Knowledge of sound and AV equipment and practice, including Qlab programming

– The ability to work accurately under pressure

– The ability to think creatively

– Computer literacy

– Ability to read and interpret rig plans

– The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

– A genuine interest in theatre

Desirable

– Experience of live sound mixing, including radio mics =

– Experience of working with a range of creative teams

– Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation

– Knowledge of touring theatre

– Experience with DiGiCo sound desks SD10 & SD11

– A full, clean driving licence

How to Apply

Your completed application form needs to reach us by Monday 25 May 2026. Interviews will take place in person week commencing Thursday 04 and Friday 05 June 2026.

Please complete the online application or download and complete the Application Form and email it to jobs@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

All vacancies are accompanied by a job description and a person specification setting out the main duties and responsibilities of the post in the job description, and the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in the person specification.
Please read this information carefully as you will not be shortlisted for interview unless you meet the essential criteria described in the Person Specification.

As part of our commitment to the “Positive About Disabled People” scheme, we guarantee to interview all Disabled applicants who meet the Essential Criteria.

Organisation

York Theatre Royal

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Salaried

Salary (Exact)

£29,372

Closing Date

25/05/2026

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Backstage & Technical