Senior Production Technician
The Marlowe Theatre Closing date: Sun, 24 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are recruiting a Senior Production Technician to support the delivery of technical and production requirements across the Marlowe Theatre Main House and Studio programmes, as well as contributing to special events, learning and participation activity, and artist development work.
The Marlowe Theatre's technical team is highly regarded on the touring circuit for its professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to best practice. As the Trust continues to expand its own produced work and touring activity, the Senior Production Technician will play an important role in helping to realise these ambitions.
Reporting to one of the three Heads of Department, you will work as a multi-skilled technician across all performance spaces. You will bring a strong understanding of theatre production and the wider industry, up-to-date knowledge of health and safety practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrable experience working with a broad range of technical equipment.
The role of Senior Production Technician is a multi-skilled position, and we welcome applicants from all technical disciplines; we are particularly keen to hear from those with experience in, or an ambition to develop skills in, stage craft and counterweight flying.
£33,683 per annum 37 hours per week
Closing date 24 May 2026 11:59pm
Job Requirements
A collaborative and proactive team player
A creative thinker and problem solver
Friendly and customer focused
Good knowledge of the theatre industry
Good knowledge of theatre production
Good knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations,
including COSHH and up to date health & safety practice
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills
Good manual handling skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good problem solving skills
Good technical and production skills across a range of disciplines
Good experience of working with a range of Technical and
Production equipment
Good experience of working in Theatre presentation and/or
production
Experience of working in a range of performing arts disciplines
IOSH Managing Safely or similar higher level safety
qualification or willing to engage with this standard of training when in role
Job Responsibilities
To undertake allocated duties, both technical, practical and administrative, to ensure professional technical support for all areas of the Marlowe Trust programme (Main House, Studio and events on or off site), including learning and participation and artist
development programmes where you may be assigned specific projects as a technical lead.
As required, ensure the effective maintenance, replacement and renewal of the Marlowe Theatre's stage areas, production equipment, tools and systems as instructed by the Head and Deputy Head of department.
To safely and efficiently install the Marlowe Theatre Trust's or visiting companies' production equipment.
As required, to supervise and train a staff team for the delivery of its work.
To fulfil the role of Duty Technician as scheduled by the Technical Manager
To drive your own career and skills development.
To work in a safe and legal way to comply with regulatory and legislative requirements
Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Production Technician
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 24 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Senior Production Technician
Job: Senior Production Technician
Organisation: The Marlowe Theatre
Postcode: CT1 2AS
How to Apply
Through application form on the Marlowe Theatre website
- Contact name: David Beaumont
- Contact email: [email protected]