Senior Technician
The Sands Centre, Carlisle Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Senior Technician position at the Sands Centre is a vital and dynamic role that supports the successful delivery of a wide range of events through technical expertise and precision. As a Senior Technician at the Sands Centre, you will be at the core of our operations, ensuring all technical elements are set up, operated, and maintained to the highest standards In this role, you will take responsibility for overseeing technical systems, coordinating equipment and resources, and supporting technical teams to ensure the seamless execution of concerts, shows, and events. The Senior Technician plays a key role in troubleshooting, maintaining safety standards, and delivering high-quality production experiences.
If you are a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for live events, the Sands Centre offers an environment where your technical expertise and leadership will thrive.
Job Requirements
What you need:
-Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
-Experience in the set up and operation of sound and/or lighting lighting equipment.
-Knowledge of the systems and technology used in live production and theatre.
-Strong problem-solving skills.
-Ability to maintain composure and productivity under tight deadlines.
Job Responsibilities
What you'll do:
-Facilitate the needs of incoming productions during their visit to our venue, ensuring that the production is ready for Show Time.
-Lead the load in, show running and load out of productions, acting as the venue representative for our technical department and taking the lead with both local and touring crew to guarantee a successful operation in line with the venue safety procedures.
-Lead a team of local crew and help with the day-to-day operations of the technical department including maintenance tasks, training and crew development.
-Operate sound and/or lights for touring and in-house productions, including our Pantomime.
-Undertake industry relevant training courses as part of continuous professional development.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Technician
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Senior Technician
Job: Senior Technician
Organisation: The Sands Centre, Carlisle
Postcode: CA1 1JQ
How to Apply
Please apply via the link. Deadline for Applications is 30/04/2026 at 23.59.
- Contact name: Mikey Watson
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Sands Centre, Carlisle
One of the leading entertainment, conference, sports and music venues in the North West, The Sands Centre offers a great variety of settings and quality facilities unrivalled in the region. From large-scale corporate events, live music and comedy tours, to traditional community events and thrilling live sport, The Sands Centre welcomes over 735,000 visitors every year.