Venue Technician
Theatr Clwyd Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Our Venue Technicians support the delivery of a diverse range of events across our flexible performance spaces, providing for all of the technical needs of both our own productions and visiting companies. Working under the direction of the Venue Technical Manager, you will play an important role in delivering a high-quality technical service to both Theatr Clwyd and visiting productions, ensuring the highest possible standards across every event - including our highly acclaimed rock and roll pantomime.
We are looking for candidates with a combination of skills across one or more of the following areas:
Stage Operations
Counterweight Flying
Lighting
Sound
AV
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong skills and experience in Sound, Lighting and/or AV.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive, versatile technical team in a busy and varied venue environment, contributing to a wide range of productions and events.
Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31/01/2027
Hours: 37 per week
Apply by 23:59 on 28/09/26
Job Requirements
Essential:
Practical relevant experience working in a venue or theatre technical department, or a touring company or similar, or else an appropriate recognised qualification.
Experience in rigging, adjustment, programming and operation of theatrical lighting, sound and AV equipment, power distribution, communication and control systems.
Knowledge of electrical theory and practice relating to theatre lighting and sound and communications systems.
Up-to-date knowledge of lighting and sound systems, control apparatus, equipment and its maintenance.
Experience in rigging, adjustment and operation of theatrical rigging and flying systems.
Experience of setting up and rigging scenery and stage decking systems.
Job Responsibilities
To work as part of the technical team and, overseen by the Venue Technical Manager, deliver a service to all Theatr Clwyd and visiting productions of the highest possible standards.
Key Responsibilities
To provide technical support to all users of the venue
To provide technical cover during performances as required.
To undertake practical work in relation to get-ins, fit-ups, strikes and get-outs including the assembly, rigging, adjustment and use of scenery, props, rigging and lifting equipment, lighting equipment, special effects and sound equipment.
To deliver plans and schedules, as directed by the Venue Technical Manager in relation to the fitting up and rigging of technical equipment.
To set up any technical equipment required for the performance or event spaces.
Where required, to provide technical assistance to external users.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Venue Technician
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Venue Technician
Job: Venue Technician
Organisation: Theatr Clwyd
Postcode: CH7 1YA
How to Apply
Please apply via our website.
- Contact name: Cai Taylor
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Theatr Clwyd
Theatr Clwyd is a cultural hub, producing world-class theatre in the hills of North Wales. Since 1976 we have been serving our communities and delivering the highest quality theatre and arts experience for the people of North Wales and beyond.
Our mission is increasingly important to us in all that we do.
To make the world a happier place, one moment at a time.