Assistant Electrician needed for theatre productions in York
York Theatre Royal
United Kingdom, Yorkshire
Posted on: Apr. 21, 2026
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Description:
Job Summary
Assist the Chief Electrician and Deputy Electrician/Sound Lead to manage the LX department, delivering high-quality lighting, sound and AV for all work at York Theatre Royal or other venues, including touring shows, YTR productions, co-productions, corporate events and other projects and events.
Job Description
Main Duties
Operating lighting, sound and AV for performances and events to a high standard
Mixing live sound for performances and events to a high standard
Stage LX and/or Sound No 2 for performances as required
Rig and de-rig of lanterns, sound equipment, AV equipment and practicals for both YTR productions and events and visiting productions and events
Prepare colour, patch circuits and show files from lighting plans in a timely way, ahead of get-in's and pre-rigs
Program and focus lights for YTR produced productions, touring productions and other events as required
To create sound and AV recordings and effects to the highest possible standards
To create lighting or sound designs for YTR productions as required
Obtaining and when necessary preparing practicals to a safe and competent standard
Maintenance of in house stock
Assisting with PAT testing of Theatre electrical equipment
Contributing to the good housekeeping of the department
Maintaining effective working relationships with Creative Teams, departmental staff, colleagues and line managers
Maintaining good standards of work, contributing to the department's safe, efficient, economic and high-quality performance
Adhering to the Theatre's Health and Safety Policy and relevant current legislation
To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Chief LX or other management staff
To keep up to date with developments in theatre technology
To work with the Head of Production to achieve all environmental sustainability targets set for productions
Job Requirements
Essential Specification
- Knowledge of lighting equipment and practice, particularly in the ETC EOS family lighting desks
- Knowledge of sound and AV equipment and practice, including Qlab programming
- The ability to work accurately under pressure
- The ability to think creatively
- Computer literacy
- Ability to read and interpret rig plans
- The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays
- A genuine interest in theatre
Desirable
- Experience of live sound mixing, including radio mics =
- Experience of working with a range of creative teams
- Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
- Knowledge of touring theatre
- Experience with DiGiCo sound desks SD10 & SD11
- A full, clean driving licence
Job Responsibilities
Salary: £29,372 per annum paid monthly. This is a 'buy out' contract. Any additional hours worked or missed breaks will be recompensed with compensatory rest.
How to Apply
Your completed application form needs to reach us by 23:59 on Monday 25 May 2026. Interviews will take place in person week commencing Thursday 04 and Friday 05 June 2026.
Please complete the online application or download and complete the Application Form and email it to [email protected]
All vacancies are accompanied by a job description and a person specification setting out the main duties and responsibilities of the post in the job description, and the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in the person specification.
Please read this information carefully as you will not be shortlisted for interview unless you meet the essential criteria described in the Person Specification.
As part of our commitment to the “Positive About Disabled People” scheme, we guarantee to interview all Disabled applicants who meet the Essential Criteria.
Contact name: Administration
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
May 25, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Yorkshire
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