Part Time General Theatre Technician

Job Description

We're looking for two General Theatre Technicians to join our Flex Team on an hours-as-required basis. This role offers flexibility, with shifts allocated in line with business needs rather than fixed weekly hours. Due to the nature of our live entertainment programme, we're looking for individuals with excellent all-round availability who can support the team across days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The greater your availability, the more opportunities there are to work.

As a General Theatre Technician, you'll play a key role in delivering our outstanding programme of live entertainment and events. Working as part of a dedicated Technical Team, you'll support the smooth running of performances, functions and resort events, ensuring every production is delivered to the highest standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating shows as directed by the Show Director and Technical Manager.
• Programming and operating Avolites lighting consoles.
• Operating digital audio systems (experience with DiGiCo and/or Allen & Heath consoles is advantageous).
• Using QLab, timecode and Hippo Media Server systems.
• Supporting the technical delivery of Potters Theatre Company evening shows.
• Setting up and operating technical equipment across various venues around the resort for shows, functions and special events.
• Providing technical support for resort events during both daytime and evening operations.
• Assisting with the loading, unloading and movement of technical equipment.
• Working calmly under pressure and making considered decisions in a fast-paced live environment.
• Continuously developing your skills across lighting, sound, vision and stage technology.

Hours: Flex role – hours offered in line with business needs. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays is required.

Pay: £13.28 per hour

Proven experience of working within a similar role, including:

• Experience of operating lighting, sound and video equipment.
• Organised, efficient and proactive.
• Good understanding of working safely within a Theatre/stage environment.
• Basic bench work skills including soldering (beneficial but not essential).

Why Join Us?

• ⭐ Be part of the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive Resort
• 🎭 Work behind the scenes on a varied programme of live entertainment and events
• 🍽️ Free meals whilst on duty
• 🏋️ Complimentary use of our gym and leisure facilities
• 🎓 Ongoing training and development through the Potters Academy
• 🏆 Team recognition, awards and social events
• 🤝 A friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.