Technician | Theatres | Casual

For more than five decades, the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon has established itself as one of the leading live entertainment venues in Wiltshire, welcoming thousands of customers through its doors every year.

As a member of the technical team, the post holder will assist with the preparation of, setting up and a variety of operational duties in respect of the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies, as well as the routine maintenance of the facility, as directed by technical team and management.

As the postholder is responsible for:

• Assist and support with the “get ins”, preparation, running, pack down and “get outs” of shows and events.
• Moving scenery and equipment during productions as well as working with lighting, sound, wardrobe, AV, rigging and special effects
• Maintain Health and Safety and Fire Safety procedures.
• Collaborate with all visiting producers and artists to promote good customer relations.
• Attend all required training.

We are looking for individuals that can collaborate as part of team to achieve excellent customer service.

Key attributes:

• Passion for theatre / live entertainment.
• Knowledge of technical theatre/theatre craft from accredited institute along with understanding of protocols such as DMX, ETC EOS software QLAB and digital sound decks (not essential.)
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Great team spirit.
• Strong Communication and listening skills.
• Understanding of health and safety.
• Able to work safely at heights using ladders, telescopes and from lighting bridges.
• Ability to work effectively at busy times.

Founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire
in 2017,
Trafalgar Entertainment is an award‑winning global live-entertainment business, producing plays and musicians, theatre and venue ownership and operations, live music and comedy, events and hospitality, Performing Arts education, ticketing, the distribution and filming of event cinema and TV live-streaming innovative content through Trafalgar Releasing Ltd (from David Tennant in Macbeth to Taylor Swift).

Trafalgar Entertainment is home to Trafalgar Theatres (with 23 venues in the UK, Sydney, London, and across the UK), including four London Theatres
- Trafalgar Theatre
, The Bridge Theatre
, and the new British Airways Theatre, Olympia.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under‑represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

Position Title

Technician

Location

Swindon Theatres

Contract

Casual

Hours

Flexible

Annual Leave

12.07% holiday pay

Salary

£12.71 per hour

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