Technician | New Theatre | Casual

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New Theatre Cardiff opened its doors in 1906 It has established itself as Wales' leading live entertainment venue, with a wide array of top-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows, one-night events, and pantomime.

The Casual Theatre Technician is a key part of the technical team at The New Theatre, contributing to the successful delivery of all events, performances and building operations. This role supports visiting companies and users of the venue with a proactive, helpful and solution-focused approach.

You will be a motivated team player and talented all-round technician. Comfortable in a fast-paced, receiving house environment, you will remain focused under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities with a calm and professional approach.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To ensure a safe and productive working environment is maintained at all times, and that all technical work complies with relevant legislation and guidance.
• To support and assist the Full Time Technical Team in achieving high standards of technical delivery, presentation and maintenance throughout the venue.
• To maintain cleanliness, organisation and appropriate care of all technical spaces, equipment and property—ensuring they are treated respectfully by both staff and visiting companies.
• To operate sound, lighting and AV systems, as well as stage management, during rehearsals and performances as required.
• To participate in the set-up and break-down (get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs) of visiting productions and events when required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience of working collaboratively in technical teams to achieve targets and contribute positively to wider service objectives.
• Demonstrable achievement in the role(s) of stage technician, stage electrician and/or sound technician.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of theatre production, including sound, lighting and stage management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work professionally with colleagues, visiting companies and artists.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and use initiative.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We're growing fast, we're confident in what we do, and we're ambitious about the future. There's never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

• Discounted theatre tickets

• Training and development plans

• Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME

• Flexible hours

• Access to mental health resources

• And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

Position Title

Casual Technician

Location

New Theatre

Contract

Casual

Hours

Flexible (as required - including evenings, weekends and public holidays)

Annual Leave

Paid at 12.07% of hours worked

Salary

£12.21 per hour (+ BECTU / UK Theatres Get Outs & enhancements when applicable)

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