Touring Electrician

  • Contract
  • England

English Touring Opera


Job Summary

English Touring Opera seeks a Touring Electrician to work on two new exciting productions for their Autumn 2025 Season. Contract Dates – 15th September – 18th November Fee – £750 per week

Job Description

  • Apply practical stage electrical skills, knowledge, and experience to support the successful delivery of productions, ensuring the production team’s creative and artistic vision is realised accurately, safely, and consistently.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in all areas used by the Lighting department, ensuring all equipment is properly stored, maintained, and ready for use.
  • Liaise with and manage local crew throughout the engagement, in collaboration with the Head of Lighting and/or Head of Stage.
  • Support the Head of Lighting in all electrical aspects of get-ins, fit-ups, turnarounds, and get-outs.
  • Take an active role in the preparation of equipment for the tour.
  • Assist with, and where appropriate, oversee, the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers.
  • Support the ongoing maintenance and care of all touring equipment throughout the engagement.
  • Safely rig and focus lighting equipment and operate the lighting for all productions.
  • Set up and operate comms systems and CCTV systems as required.
  • Contribute to the preparation and upkeep of touring equipment, tools, stock, rigging, and staging within the rehearsal rooms and stores, both before and after the tour.
  • Support the running of rehearsals and performances as a member of the production team.
  • Work in accordance with production schedules, call sheets, and rehearsal timetables as issued by the Company.
  • In conjunction with the Head of Production, Head of Lighting, and Head of Stage, ensure all Health & Safety guidelines related to scenic elements and equipment are followed.
  • Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by adhering to and encouraging safe working practices across all activities.
  • Maintain professional and courteous relationships with venue staff, representing English Touring Opera in a positive and approachable manner.

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