Technical Swing

Technical Swing

National Theatre of Scotland Closing date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Temporary
Scotland
  • Full time
  • Under £10K

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Swing Technician will assist the Production team with the fit-up of the set and technical equipment of Through the Shortbread Tin performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and tour.

Job Description

The Swing Technician will assist the Production team with the fit-up of the set and technical equipment of Through the Shortbread Tin performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and tour. They will work alongside the NTS core staff technical team, Production team, Director, Artists and Stage Management to deliver the highest possible production values throughout the project.

Edinburgh run based at Scottish Storytelling Centre, call time 3pm to 7pm on performance days.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the rigging/de-rigging of stage equipment
Assist the Production Manager & Technical Manager with other technical aspects of the production
Should any instances arise where either sound or lights require an operator, the Technical Swing should be ready to step into these roles

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technical Swing
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026
  • Location: Scotland

How to Apply

Application deadline: 10am | 14 Jul 2026

Applicants who require access support should contact:

Fiona Hanrahan on 0141 221 0970 or email [email protected]

For more information on the role please download the Full Job Description on our website.