Bradford Live is a world class 3,000+ seated and 3,500+ standing capacity music, comedy, events and entertainment venue, together with event spaces, located in the heart of Bradford city centre.

We are recruiting for a Senior Technician. Reporting to the Deputy Technical Manager, you will support the Technical Management team in delivering all technical and associated aspects of stage and events presentation, as well as play a key role in routine maintenance of the venue.

The Senior Technician plays a key role in the delivery of all technical operations across Bradford Live’s diverse programme of live music, comedy, theatre, corporate events and private functions, they will support visiting productions, maintain venue equipment and systems, and ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard.

This is a hands-on, practical role for a technician with strong skills across sound, lighting, staging and AV, and the ability to supervise casual and freelance crew as required.

• Proven experience working in a mid to large-scale live event or performance venue.
• Strong practical skills across at least two of the following disciplines: lighting, sound, staging, AV, rigging.
• Confident in the use and troubleshooting of digital sound desks, lighting consoles and AV equipment.
• Experience supervising teams of technicians or casual crew in a live event environment.
• Knowledge of technical health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical plans and documentation.
• High level of professionalism and a strong customer-service ethos when working with artists, clients, and colleagues.
• Flexible, proactive approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.

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.

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

KEY INFORMATION

Position Title	Senior Technician
Location	Bradford Live
Contract	Permanent
Hours	40 Hours
Annual Leave	33 days per annum, inclsuive of public bank holidays
Salary	£30,000 - £31,000 (Dependent on experience)
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Details
£30,000.00 per year
Location: Prince's Way, Bradford, BD1 1NN, GB