Theatre Technician

Theatre Technician - Level 2

Company: Chelmsford City Council

Salary: £30,045 - £32,604

Hours: Full-time

Location: Chelmsford, CM1 1JE

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Aug 2026

Closing date: 8 Sept 2026

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Summary

Chelmsford Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our collaborative technical team. We deliver an ever-evolving programme of national touring shows, local productions and a hugely popular pantomime, presenting high quality entertainment to Chelmsford.

We're seeking someone adaptable and dependable, with a commitment to technical excellence and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Experience across multiple technical disciplines is essential, including; lighting, sound, video, flying and stage management.

Applicants will need excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively. Maintaining and promoting safe working practices.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week (annualised hours), including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the 15th and 16th September 2026.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Chelmsford Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our collaborative technical team. We deliver an ever-evolving programme of national touring shows, local productions and a hugely popular pantomime, presenting high quality entertainment to Chelmsford.

We're seeking someone adaptable and dependable, with a commitment to technical excellence and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Experience across multiple technical disciplines is essential, including; lighting, sound, video, flying and stage management.

Applicants will need excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to problem-solve and prioritise effectively. Maintaining and promoting safe working practices.

This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week (annualised hours), including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the 15th and 16th September 2026.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.