The Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, and Winter Garden, along with conferencing and exhibition facilities form are collectively known as Eastbourne Theatres and form part of the award-winning Devonshire Quarter complex. The venues are widely regarded as jewels in the crown of South-East entertainment.

As a Theatre Technician you are vital to the success of our business. You will play a pivotal role ensuring the stage and technical requirements are delivered to the highest professional standard for all performances. You will report to the Technical Manager in ensuring the smooth operation of Eastbourne Theatre’s Technical Department and Building maintenance.

As Theatre Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out technical duties including, but not limited to Get Ins & Get Outs, show operations, and other related duties for the diverse range of productions and events staged by professional and amateur companies at Eastbourne Theatres.
  

• Undertaking Duty Technician responsibilities as required.

• Assisting with the routine maintenance of technical equipment, as directed by the Technical Manager and Heads of Department.

• Ensuring a smooth running, efficient and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies.

• Assisting the Technical Manager and Heads of Departments with the supervision of the Eastbourne Theatre’s pool of Casual Technicians to ensure that all events are appropriately staffed.
  

• Assisting the Technical Manager and Heads of Departments with the keeping of records of maintenance work and stock checks, to ensure that stock levels are appropriate and monitored.
  

• Maintaining stage, lighting, sound, and other equipment as required. Including fault diagnosis and repair, PAT testing.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, you may be required to undertake alternative or additional duties which will commensurate your skills, experience, and capabilities.

We are looking for individuals who can work as part of a team and individually to achieve and deliver Our Values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Respect.

Key attributes

• Passion for theatre / live entertainment.
  

• Knowledge of technical theatre and stage craft, with an understanding of protocols such as DMX, ETC EOS software, QLAB and digital sound desk, counterweight flying systems, rigging and set construction, as well as projectors.

• A strong interest in developing the maintenance across the site
  

• An exceptional eye for details.
  

• 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, tallescopes and from lighting rigging positions.
  

• Ability to work effectively at busy times.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

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...

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