Lighting Technicianexpired
Chichester Festival Theatre
United Kingdom, South East
Posted on: Aug. 10, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
CFT 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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