Glasgow Pavilion

The Pavilion Theatre has firmly maintained its reputation as Glasgow’s number one variety theatre. With a distinctive reverence for tradition and an appetite for the highest quality entertainment, it remains the last stronghold of a long music hall tradition.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a zero hour 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 Deputy Buildings and Technical Manager and assist the team of technicians in ensuring the smooth operation of the Pavilion Theatre’s Technical Department and Building maintenance.

As Zero Hour Theatre Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with 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 Pavilion Theatre.

• Working on shows and events in roles such as set ups, flying, follow spot operation, get outs, stage crew, lighting operator, sound operator.

• Assisting with the routine maintenance of the building, as directed by the Buildings and Technical Manager and Deputy Buildings and Technical Manager.

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

• Assisting the full-time team in maintaining stage, lighting, sound, and other equipment as required.

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.

Please note: Interviews will be held on Friday 22nd May. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exercise the highest level of professionalism in the staging of all events at the Pavilion Theatre. Work closely with visiting companies and artists (both professional and amateur) and be enthusiastic to assist with their stage and technical requirements.

• Work closely with full-time technical team on the safe operation of all technical and building systems including sound, lighting, rigging, power and flying equipment, follow spot operation, following Pavilion Theatre’s policies and procedures.

• Assist the full-time technical team and visiting companies with the get in of all staging and electrical equipment, and provide all technical services including, but not limited to, rigging and focusing of lighting, sound operation, set construction, and counterweight flying.

• Assist in ensuring that the staging and management of all productions and events are managed to the highest safety standards, including the operation of sound, lighting and stage management and flying during rehearsals and performances.

• Support and assist the Buildings and Technical Manager and Deputy in the implementation of technical maintenance schedules and cleaning schedules.

• Support and assist the Buildings and Technical Manager and Deputy as needed with maintenance and upkeep of the building and all facilities.
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ABOUT YOU

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 some understanding of protocols such as DMX, ETC EOS software, QLAB and digital sound desk, counterweight flying systems, rigging and set construction

• A strong interest in developing their skills 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

about trafalgar entertainment 

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused 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.

For You

⭐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	Theatre Technician
Location	Pavilion Theatre
Contract	Zero Hour
Hours	Varied
Annual Leave	Paid at 12.07% of hours worked
Salary	£12.85 per hour
Job Description	Download a full Job Description

Details
£12.85 per hour
Location: 121 Renfield St, Glasgow , G2 3AX, GB