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Lighting TechnicianexpiredChichester Festival Theatre
United Kingdom, South East |
Description:Job SummaryCFT are looking for a Lighting Technician to work in our Theatres and other performance spaces. You will provide first-class support to visiting lighting designers and creative staff and work closely with the senior lighting team, to include rigging, operation, maintenance and construction. Job Description Lighting Technician Full Time, permanent contract £32,000 pa (45 hours pw over 6 days) Full details of the role including the JD, can be found on our website https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/lighting-technician Responsibilities include: Rig, check, and focus lighting and video equipment and set up equipment for fit- ups, rehearsals, changeovers and performances Operate lighting equipment for rehearsals and performances as required Construct electrical and mechanical lighting effects and props as required using individual, creative and technical skills, in conjunction with other departments where appropriate Write up and maintain clear and concise notes of all performance-related duties enabling other staff to cover without prior knowledge of the production. All these notes should be kept up to date and a copy held with the Head of Lighting Receive, collect and load/off-load lighting and ancillary equipment as required. Collect and return equipment from and to storage areas. Store equipment in an organised manner Ensure that the required pyrotechnic devices as supplied are correctly connected. Initiate use of pyrotechnic devices on cue during performance following training or instruction Ensure production lighting is correctly set up according to the creative requirements of the lighting designer/director Carry out first-line maintenance of all production lighting, video and related equipment, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and training received Attend rehearsals and public performances and events as required Connect power to equipment used on stage or in rehearsal rooms for productions and rehearsals Take a proactive and supportive approach to working with apprentices and junior staff members Assist with Get-ins, Fit-ups & Get-outs Ensure that all working and storage areas are kept safe and tidy Work collaboratively to reach the relevant Theatre Green Book standard benchmark on productions and be sustainably minded in all decisions Job Requirements Experience of lighting control systems, with a working knowledge of ETC Eos Knowledge of fundamental electrical practice and theory Experience in stage lighting, including the rigging and focusing of luminaires, and other equipment. Experience of programming and operating lighting Knowledge of current DMX and Ethernet control protocols Experience of lighting fixtures, both generic and automated An ability to work at height using appropriate access equipment safely Excellent punctuality and good time management Computer literacy in Word and Excel A practical knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations The ability to communicate with staff at all levels The ability to work well under pressure Good communication skills Desirable Criteria Experience of technical theatre in a producing theatre environment Technical drawing skills CAD experience Experience of setting up pyrotechnic effects. The safe firing of these, or any other related effects. Job Responsibilities Full details can be found in the JD on our website https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/lighting-technician How to Apply To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to [email protected] by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2508LT in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification. We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are. Please email [email protected] if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying Contact name: Recruitment Team Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Aug. 25, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
South East |
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