Technician | Southend Theatres | Permanent
At the heart of Southend‑on‑Sea’s cultural life are the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre – two iconic venues united by a shared passion for live entertainment.
About this role
Ensure the achievement of Southend Theatres’ targets and objectives by assisting the Buildings and Technical Manager and supporting the technical team across both venues.
- Provide technical (stage, electrics, projection and/or sound) support for the preparation and performance of productions and events at The Cliffs Pavilion, Palace Theatre and Dixon Studio.
- Carrying out routine maintenance of buildings and equipment to uphold artistic quality and customer service standards.
- Maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring the team adheres to all regulations and guidelines.
About you
- Proven excellent track‑record for quality technical support of theatrical productions and related events.
- Proven excellent track‑record of adherence to Health and Safety at Work regulations and procedures.
- Good record of co‑operation, communication, contribution, and initiative as a member of a technical team in a theatre or entertainment environment.
- Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills with contractors, outside companies, and colleagues.
- Good working knowledge and experience of maintaining and repairing equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot across all theatrical technical disciplines and a proactive and positive attitude to problem solving in all areas.
- Good knowledge and experience of general building maintenance.
- Ability to respond to varying workload, keep calm in a pressurised environment and manage tasks and time efficiently.
- Proven excellent track‑record of staff line management.
Key Information
- Position Title: Technician
- Location: Southend Theatres, Southend‑on‑Sea, SS0 7RA
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours
- Annual Leave: 33 days per annum inclusive of public bank holidays
- Salary: £32,339.64 per annum
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