Technician (Lighting Bias)

Technician (Lighting Bias)

Theatre Royal Stratford East Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
London
  • Full time
  • £25k-£30k

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking for a Technician with a lighting bias to help with the smooth delivery of productions at Stratford East.

Job Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specialise in theatrical production lighting for both Stratford East and guest productions

To competently also operate sound, video and stage equipment.

Rig, patch and focus lighting fixtures and equipment

Build, install and manage lighting practicals to the highest standard

Competent programming of Eos family consoles for both pre-programmed cue stack operation and live busking with generic, pixel, LED and moving light integration.

Generate show documentation, including running documents, records and archive suitable for production handover or future revival and transfer

To maintain all production equipment in good working order in accordance and compliance with regulatory standards and legislation

Rig and fly scenery in conjunction with the Head of Stage and stage dept.

Assist with rigging, patch and focus of sound and A/V equipment.

Accurately draw, interpret and implement theatrical plans and drawings

Ensure professional presentation of the theatre and associated spaces

Manage equipment stores including asset management and cataloguing

supervision of casual and freelance technicians

Undertake any reasonable task or duty applicable to the role

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technician (Lighting Bias)
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Technician (Lighting Bias)

Job: Technician (Lighting Bias)

Organisation: Theatre Royal Stratford East

Postcode: E15 1BN

How to Apply

This is a full time, one-year fixed term contract. For more information and how to apply please visit our Vacancies page on our website.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Mon 28 SEPT 2026. Applications received after 10am on the deadline date will not be accepted.​

​It is intended that initial interviews will take place on Mon 05 Oct 2026. Possible second round interviews will take place the same week.