Technician | Theatres

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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