Senior Technician – (Stage Bias)

Senior Technician – Stage Bias

New Wimbledon Theatre is the closest regional theatre to London with a large seating capacity (1,600), good technical facilities, excellent transport links, a 66-seat Studio and a strong customer offer.

The Senior Technician be involved in all aspects of the Technical team’s work, including working shows and events, fit-ups and get-outs, and contributing to the maintenance of the theatre’s systems and equipment back and front of house. With demonstrable experience in technical theatre, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in theatrical rigging, flying, Stage Management, stage operations and building maintenance and will relish a new challenge in a busy, dynamic and developing theatre.

The Senior Technician role will assist the Heads of Department and Technical Manager with the day to day running of the theatre from a technical perspective. You will assist with the get ins, fit ups and get outs of new productions and visiting events, as well as assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the theatre. At times you will need to deputise for the heads of department running get ins and get outs for the selected area. There will also be opportunities and occasions when you will be requested to support other areas of operation, including for example stage and facilities. As a member of the Department, you will assist the Technical Manager in the implementation, monitoring, and cultural approach to workplace safety and compliance across the technical operations of the venue, and ensuring visiting productions, contractors and visitors are aware of and in compliance with ATG policies and procedures. You will support the Chief LX, Stage Manager and Facilities Manager on the maintenance of the venue’s electrical/ mechanical systems and equipment and liaising with visiting productions regarding all electrical and sound requirements, providing the highest standards of customer experience for our guests