Theatre Technician

Job Summary

Landmark Theatres is looking for a Technician to join their team at the New and Key Theatre Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work across all departments. We are seeking a proactive individual who is passionate about arts and culture, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Landmark Theatres is a portfolio of regional venues in North Devon and Peterborough receiving a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities for local communities. This includes major touring productions, high‑profile live music acts, big‑name stand‑up comedy, dance, superb theatre, and new writing. We also produce high‑quality Musicals, Drama and Family productions including our annual family Pantomime in Peterborough.

Our venues consist of:
Queen Theatre, Barnstaple (650 seats);
Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe (450 seats); the New Theatre Peterborough (1,100 seats) and the Key Theatre Peterborough (112 & 360 seats). We are the largest new theatre entrant to Arts Council England’s National Portfolio (23‑26) and are working with several high‑quality partners such as Birmingham Royal Ballet, The National Theatre and Paines Plough.

We receive an annual grant of £1 million a year for the current three‑year funding cycle from 2023‑24 to 2025‑26 to ensure that Landmark Theatres can deliver an ambitious artistic mission, driving quality work, inspiring, and developing new talent for and with the audience we serve across North Devon and Peterborough.

Job Title:

Technician

Responsible to:
Technical Manager

Place of Work:
New Theatre & Key Theatre Peterborough

Hours of Work: 40 hours a week, including evening and weekends.

Salary:
Up to £27,500 per annum + BECTU payments (when applicable)

Contract:

Permanent Contract

Pension:
Company Pension Scheme available

Start Date:

As soon as possible

As a member of Key & New Theatre technical team the Technician is required to take a proactive approach towards the smooth running of the Technical Department. The Technician will support the Technical Manager in the day‑to‑day technical, maintenance and Health and Safety compliance of our venues. The role ensures safe presentation of all productions, hires and events. It will support a safe and compliant working environment and aligns with our organisational values.

The role is subject to a 6‑month probation period and requires a 1‑month notice period.

• Work within the technical department on the safe provision of all technical aspects relating to productions at Landmark Venues, including fit‑ups, get‑outs, show calls and production periods.
• Assist and oversee the day‑to‑day installation and operation of all lighting, sound, rigging, staging, AV, access, emergency and safety systems at the New & Key Theatre Peterborough, and be proficient in the use of all in‑house systems and equipment.
• Attend production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, get‑ins, get‑outs and performances as instructed by the Technical Manager.
• Work as show crew on touring productions when applicable.
• Show confidence in programming Digico sound and EOS lighting desks when required.
• Set up and support any lighting and sound requirements in rehearsal rooms.
• Support and assist other departments and teams at the New & Key Theatre as required to ensure smooth operational running of the venue.
• Take on Duty Technician roles during performances, as required.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as preparation of rotas, risk assessments and method statements, logging of equipment testing and inspections as requested by the Technical Manager.
• Work with the organisation and Technical Manager to promote good working practices and maintain high production values within the department.
• Take part in all training, whether conducted on or off site.

• Gain an understanding of the buildings and all their capabilities – lighting, sound, video, cabling and, as a building, air handling, alarms and lift.
• Assist on maintenance upkeep of the buildings, keeping records to ensure regular maintenance checks are carried out in line with external contractors.
• Support the Technical Manager in delivering high…