Technician
Salary £ 28,325
Vacancy listed 04/06/2026
Application deadline 29/06/2026
Details
Productions 

  • To work as part of The Bush Theatre’s production team with the Head of Technical and Buildings and freelance staff on all activities 
  • To be a Duty Technician and fire marshall during performances when required (minimum 3 times a week) - powering up equipment for the show, liaising with the Front of House team, troubleshooting and powering down at the end of the evening 
  • To support the artistic policy of the Bush Theatre and assist the Head of Technical and Buildings as required
  • To assist the whole production team in ensuring the production meets Green Book standards, ensure that we always strive to work in the most sustainable way possible and assist the Head of Technical and Buildings in implementing new green procedures and policies
  • To liaise with and support freelance lighting and sound designers in particular during tech and preview weeks, and be a point of contact for all creatives across shows 
  • To liaise with visiting companies to the Bush Theatre, advising on and supporting their visit to the Bush and being a point of contact for them alongside the Producing Assistant, Senior Producer and Hires and Events Producer as suitable
  • To support the Head of Technical and Buildings, on technical aspects of fit-ups and production week, including rigging, focusing, and plotting lights and sound as necessary;
  • To assist with turnarounds and technical teams as required
  • To work closely with other departments to ensure the building and all events operate smoothly and efficiently 
  • In consultation with the Head of Technical and Buildings and Senior Producer; 
a) To operate shows as required
b) To assist in the technical set up for performances designated as captioned or audio-described performances 
c) To keep timesheets and track hours as required by the Head of Technical and Buildings.

Equipment 

  • To ensure that all technical equipment is properly maintained by ensuring equipment is maintained and tested to the highest standards, particularly during maintenance periods, and conducting maintenance and repairs throughout the year, informing the Head of Technical and Buildings of any maintenance requirements or technical problems 
  • Controlling stock, advising on replacement or additional equipment, and ensuring service records and manuals are retained and updated in conjunction with the Head of Technical and Buildings 
  • To assist the Head of Technical and Buildings in looking after the building, keeping Front of House areas presentable and carry out Office and Front of House PAT testing
  • To maintain the theatre, workshop, electrical store, storage facilities and backstage areas at all times 
  • To ensure that all theatre areas are in a presentable and safe state, fire exits are clear, and any damaged equipment is reported and fixed 
  • To assist with all statutory electrical inspections including PAT testing of all company equipment, advising the Head of Technical and Buildings and General Manager of any works needing to be carried out 
  • To maintain and develop good relations with local and national suppliers, seeking out competitive deals for hires and equipment and ensuring prompt returns at the end of each production 
  • To assist the Head of Technical and Buildings and General Manager in implementing all environmentally sustainable initiatives
  • To carry out general building maintenance as required.

Health and Safety 

  • To abide by and promote the theatre’s health and safety policy in conjunction with current health and safety legislation, and ensure that all members of the acting company, freelancers, contractors and freelance stage management personnel are trained in and comply with emergency and safety procedures 
  • To set a good health and safety example to all permanent Bush staff, casual/ freelancers, volunteers and the public
  • To ensure that the Bush safeguarding policy and reporting process is adhered to by all permanent staff, casual/freelance staff, volunteers and the public
  • To ensure that all technical staff are familiar with the theatre’s fire evacuation procedures, and act as fire marshall as required 
  • To work closely with the General Manager and Head of Technical and Buildings to implement risk assessments and ensure that all fit-ups are run in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015 
  • To give health and safety inductions to all visiting companies, freelance staff & contractors in conjunction with the Head of Technical and Buildings 
  • Be a first aider on behalf of the Bush Theatre.

Casual Staffing

  • In the absence of both the Head of department and the Deputy to manage the casual pool including across turnarounds, fit-ups and get-ins as scheduled and to take responsibility for these events on shows as required
  • To work with the Head of Technical and Buildings and Deputy to continue to train the casual pool and ensure they are up to date on latest practices and building equipment 
  • Where suitable, to recruit and train up new casual technicians to build the casual pool and to coordinate this with the Head of Technical and Buildings accordingly

General

  • Attend read-throughs, sharings, previews, press and supporters’ nights and other Bush Theatre events as required 
  • Attend weekly company and operations meetings 
  • Actively deliver green policies and practices for the department 
  • Adhere to and actively contribute to Bush Theatre policies, including Equalities (including diversity, access, and equal opportunities), Environmental and Health & Safety
  • To work with the Hires and Events Producer and incoming events to realise their technical requirements, making them aware of our capabilities, the costs of hiring technical equipment, and booking casual staff for those events as required
  • To assist the Head of Technical and Buildings in looking after the building, making repairs, arranging contractors, and reporting issues
  • To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible without jeopardising the quality of the work or the reputation of the Bush Theatre 
  • To act always in the best interest of the Bush Theatre 
  • Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.
Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan (after probation) for employees.
Cycle to work scheme for employees.
Complimentary tickets to all Bush productions subject to availability.
Enhanced holiday and additional holiday for length of service.
Birthday holiday.
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave policies.
20% discount on food and drink at the Library Cafe Bar.
Access to a confidential counselling service.

Notes

These terms are flexible and we are open to this being a part-time or fixed term role.

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