Technical Operators Edinburgh Fringe 26
DARKFIELD Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
- Part time
- £15k-£20k
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Job Summary
Job Description
Within your shift you will be operating one of our shows. You will be using Qlab to run the shows and operating any special
effects depending on the show. Previous experience with COGS is also beneficial but not required.
You will also be responsible for the show turn-over, resetting the show technically and getting the set physically ready for the
next audience. You may need to brief the FOH on their briefing and you will work closely with them to manage the audience.
You will be expected to be able to carry out occasional troubleshooting with the support of one of our Technical Managers.
DATES: 5 - 31 August 2026
PAY: £16 per hour
SHIFTS: Shifts will be available everyday and will be broken up into blocks depending on the day and people's availability.
Longer days: 10:30 - 22:30 (broken up into 2-3 shifts)
Break Cover shifts: 15:00 - 18:00
Shorter days: 10:30 - 21:00 (broken up into 2-3 shifts)
Job Requirements
We're looking for confident technicians, who are confident with Qlab, fast learners and self motivated, and take pride in the work they do.
Job Responsibilities
* Using QLab, operate performances from the control area within each container
* Reset the space between performances
* To work closely with the FOH team to ensure an efficient and timely turnaround between performances
* Brief FOH on their briefing and work closely with them to manage the audience.
* Carry out occasional troubleshooting with the support of the PM or Technical Manager.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Technical Operators Edinburgh Fringe 26
- Salary: £15k-£20k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
- Location: Scotland
How to Apply
If you are interested in being part of our team in Edinburgh and would like to apply, please email [email protected] with subject line 'Technical Operator Application Edinburgh 26’ and include your CV and available dates ( 5 - 31 August).
Deadline: 4 May 2026 @ 23:59
Please note this is not a full-time role and we are unable to offer accommodation or travel expenses.
- Contact email: [email protected]
About DARKFIELD
DARKFIELD produces innovative immersive experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre - both location-based experiences and digital work.
DARKFIELD’s location based work utilises striking sets and shipping containers, binaural 360 degree sound, complete darkness and a variety of sensory effects, where each participant is situated at the centre of intense, evolving narratives.
DARKFIELD RADIO brings DARKFIELD’s work and binaural audio into the audience's environment via a phone app -