Assistant Theatre Technician (Lighting Bias)

Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest arts centres in the UK, presenting a year-round programme of theatre, dance, music, comedy, film and visual art. Behind every performance is a technical team that makes it happen, and we’re looking for an Assistant Theatre Technician with a lighting bias to join us.

You’ll be working as part of a multi-skilled technical team. Whilst your focus will be lighting, assisting to rig, focus, programme and operate lighting systems across all our performance spaces, the role covers the other departments: stage, sound, AV and workshop, to support the wide programme of events that take place at the arts centre.

No two days look the same. One might be a touring dance company, the next a comedy night, a conference or a film screening. You’ll work independently on allocated activities, supervise casual and freelance staff when needed, maintain equipment, fault-find under pressure, and help keep our venues safe and compliant with health, safety and licensing requirements.

About you

• Professional experience in technical theatre, with a strong background in stage lighting, rigging, installing and operating lighting control systems, generic and intelligent fixtures, DMX networks, dimming, switch-mode power and three-phase supply.
• Experience of at least one further discipline: technical stage management including counterweight flying; digital sound desk operation; cinema projection; live digital and AV technologies.
• A flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach, with genuine artistic sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and the initiative to solve problems in the venue.
• A sound awareness of health and safety, including manual handling, LOLER/PUWER, COSHH and Noise at Work.
• Good IT skills across Mac and Windows, and comfort learning specialist theatre software.
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, or with demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Comfortable working at height, in low light and across long, unsocial hours including evenings, overnights and weekends.

Desirable

Relevant electrical or health & safety qualifications, competence in CAD packages, vocational CPD (ABTT awards, PLASA rigging, IPAF or MEWP training), experience of a multi-venue environment, and a full clean driving licence.

Why Warwick Arts Centre

You’ll join a busy, supportive technical team at the heart of a leading cultural venue, working across an unusually varied programme with real scope to broaden your skills. Warwick Arts Centre is owned by the University of Warwick, which offers a competitive benefits package, generous annual leave and access to ongoing professional development.