Technician (Fixed Term Contract)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
MAIN LOCATION: Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required
RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a
WORKS WITH: Artistic and Operational Teams
HOURS: 140 hours across a 4 week period which will include evening and weekend work as required. We work 100:80:100 so actual hours expected to be worked across a 4 week period is: 112 hours
STATUS: Fixed-term contract (6 months)
(There is also the opportunity to discuss the possibility of being added to our pool of casual technicians)
CLOSING DATE: Friday 23rd October
Interviews are likely to take place on 28th or 29th October
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The role will provide technical and operational support of a high standard to all of Contact’s performances, participatory projects and operational activities including maintenance.
You will work with our full-time technicians and other casual technicians to deliver in-house performances and support visiting artists, to a high technical standard. You will provide technical support for a wide variety of artistic activities in and around Contact, and maintain and improve our performance spaces under the direction of our Production Manager.
MAIN TASKS
Provision and operation of lighting, sound, audio visual and any other technical effects for all activities at Contact (including rehearsals, performances and other events), as directed by the Production Manager, including providing stage management support where necessary.
General maintenance & operational duties in setting up of the building
Work alone and as part of a team to complete tasks in time available
Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, as agreed with the Production Manager, is safe for use and compliant with all health & safety and legal obligations.
As “Duty Technician” take responsibility of rear of house safety liaising with the Production Manager and assisting with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency under the supervision of the Duty Manager.
Construction, rigging and de-rigging of settings, scenery, furniture and special effects when required.
Preparation of all spaces within Contact for exhibitions, workshops, rehearsals, conferences, music events, club nights, meetings or other events as directed by the Production Manager.
Operate lighting, sound and AV equipment for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and other projects as required.
Operate stage machinery and equipment as directed by the Production Manager.
Assist other members of staff as appropriate in the maintenance of basic electrics throughout the building.
Attend design, production, departmental, company and other meetings as required
Under the supervision of the Production Manager, work to maintain loose electrical equipment in a safe and proper condition, and ensure that working areas are kept tidy and clear of waste material
GENERAL
Keep up to date with developments within the arts and youth culture.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required in connection with the position.
Represent Contact at external events as required.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with all Contact’s partner organisations.
Get involved with creative work being presented by Contact by attending workshops, read-throughs, rehearsals and performances on a regular basis.
Follow Contact’s Health & Safety policy, undertaking duties as required and ensure reasonable care is taken to maintain a healthy and safe place for public and staff.
Actively commit to Contact’s Equal Opportunities policy and Contact’s Safeguarding of Young People policy.
Advise and report regularly on activity as required by the wider Senior Management Team, Board and sub-boards, supplying any data required to meet funder reporting requirements.
Provide mentoring and support to young people and on occasions deliver training/workshops in areas relevant to your job role.
In line with Contact’s governance model, pro-actively engage young people in decision-making through consultations, young people’s panels and other mechanisms relevant to your job role.
Manage all personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulations, using the Spektrix database as directed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience as a Theatre Technician (voluntary, placement or training course included) or experience in other operational and logistical roles with a keen interest in technical theatre.
Experience of safely, rigging and operating a wide range of light, sound and Multi Media equipment
Experience in providing sound for live events including installation, programming QLab and live mixing of playback, vocals and instruments, as well as maintenance
Experience in providing lighting for live events including rigging, focusing, programming EOS systems, operation and maintenance
Experience of A.V systems for live events including set up of equipment, vision mixing using Black Magic devices and maintenance
Enthusiasm for and commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding
Experience with the maintenance of technical equipment
Ability to work with a wide range of people, taking a positive and flexible approach
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team and have self- motivation
Enjoy working with young people in and arts organisation
Ability to communicate (written and verbal)
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Enthusiasm for working in a creative organisation
Enthusiasm and commitment for working in an environment focused on young people (aged 13 - 30)
Experience of using Office 365 and Microsoft Office applications
Live mixing experience
Sound installation experience
DESIRABLE
Industry related qualification or similar.
Experience of DANTE networking
Experience of audio visual systems, signal processing, Black Magic devices and programming with QLab and other A.V software
Experience in the safe use of systems for flying, scenery, setting, properties, special effects and stage machinery and equipment
Experience of Stage Management
Experience of Portable Appliance Testing
Ability to Drive with current driving licence and willingness to drive a larger vehicle if required
Knowledge of responsibilities under Health & Safety, their application and a commitment to best practice.