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Stage Technician, Birmingham Repertory Theatre

  •  West Midlands
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 14, 2026
  •  The People Team
  •  reptalent@birmingham-rep.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

As Stage Technician you will be assisting in installing scenery, maintenance and operating of stage equipment and effects both outside and during performances. The Stage Department is integrated into the wider production process working alongside production management and the workshop team.

Job Description

Contract Type: Fixed term (12 months), annualised.

Hours: 2,028 hours per annum, average 39 hours per week. Evening and weekend work will be required.

Salary: £26,810.16 per annum (Officer 1).

Working with us you would be able to access the following benefits:

  • Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer
  • Holiday entitlement of 5 weeks plus bank holidays and a day accrual each year of service up to 5 years.
  • A day off for your birthday
  • Free-to-use employee assistance service
  • Staff ticket discount (when available)
  • Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets
  • 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
  • £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
  • Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans

Job Requirements

  • Experience of working on a stage.

  • Knowledge and experience of operating a counterweight fly system.

  • Experience, knowledge and understanding of the theatrical technical industry and in particular technical products, equipment and systems.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Great problem solver

  • Ability to be an integral part of a team but also to use initiative and work independently.

  • Knowledge of current Health and Safety guidance and practice and practical implementation

  • Desire to lead and motivate a team.

  • Ability to work under pressure while managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.

  • Basic carpentry and metal working skills.

  • Ability to and experience of working at height.

  • Ability to work from scale drawings.

Job Responsibilities

  • To be an active member of the Stage Department working on Rep Productions.

  • Install and operate stage equipment including the counterweight flying system for Rep productions, visiting companies, conferences, hires and events as required

  • Lead on specific tasks & projects as required by the Head of Department and Technical Director.

  • To help maintain and run performances, ensuring the productions maintain the highest standard of delivery.

  • To work to design and installation deadlines as per production and technical schedules set by the Technical Director and Production Manager

  • Maintain all technical equipment both on a day-to-day and in the formalised scheduled programme.

  • To liaise with other departments regarding the successful delivery of audio-described, BSL performances and relaxed performances.

  • Liaise closely with other departments to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks and working patterns.

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How to Apply

To apply for this post please submit your CV and covering letter via our application portal on our website https://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/get-involved/careers-and-vacancies.html

We also accept other forms of submission such as video or audio. Please reach out to us if you wish to submit your application in an alternative format at [email protected].

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