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Theatre Technician (Casual)
To provide a high quality of technical services and support to all incoming shows and users of the venue, support at Stafford Castle for the annual Shakespeare event and other events managed by Freedom Leisure.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
- Technical experience in a touring venue or similar
- Patching, Rigging and focusing lanterns
- Good organisational skills
- Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance on lighting, sound and stage associated equipment.
- High awareness of health and safety requirements and best practice.
- Helpful and friendly personality
- Good time management
- Able to work alone or as part of the team
- Excellent verbal and listening skills.
- Good written skills
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of artists and customers.
- Ability to cope with physically demanding work, willingness to work unsocial hours and weekends when necessary and work in a demanding environment.
- Ability to undertake manual lifting/carrying
- Ability to work at heights
- Reliability and punctuality
- A commitment to proving a good quality service and continuous improvement
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- A DBS check is required for this vacancy
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing Date: 13th February 2026
Salary: up to £12.21 per hour
