Assistant Stage Technician

May - 6 September 2026 (Days) / May - 9 August 2026 (Nights)

We are currently recruiting for Assistant Stage Technicians to join our Stage Staff department for the 2026 Festival on both Day & Night contracts.

You will be required to work as part of a team in realising the technical requirements of the stage department. This will centre mainly on changing over from one Opera to another, running show cues, maintaining scenery and equipment to the highest standard. You will assist with handling scenery for fit ups and changeovers as well as carrying out minor repairs.

• To assist in fit ups, get- ins, maintenance and all technical aspects of show production. (Days only)
• To be part of a show team and carry out performance duties as necessary (Days only)
• To assist in overnight changeovers, maintenance and other technical aspects of show production. (Nights only)
• To maintain all backstage areas to the highest standard and keep all storage units in order.
• To work alongside others in a safe and efficient manner.
• To adhere to all schedules and follow the leadership of the Stage Supervisors and the Head of Stage
• To be able to work at heights when required
• To undertake, if required, all manner of set refurbishment, painting, cleaning etc, and to assist in the maintenance of productions throughout their run.
• To follow instructions and complete all instructed tasks within the given time frame
• To work within all health and safety guidelines and Company policy
• To participate in all allocated training programmes and initiatives
• To carry out all other duties where required

• Good communication skills
• To be able to receive manual handling training and complete lifting as part of the role
• To be able to work in unison with all other departments in achieving productions of the highest quality
• Previous experience in working as part of a stage team in a theatre

• Experience in Flying
• Experience in Rigging
• Experience in Automation
• Experience in Metalwork
• Experience in Carpentry skills

Days:
You will be required to work an average of no more than 48 hours per week, including weekends. The weekly salary for this position is currently £773.

Nights:
You will be required to work an average of no more than 40 hours per week, including weekends. The normal working hours will be 22.00 until 7.00 the following morning. The weekly salary for this position is currently £894.