Theatre Technician - Casual - Windmill Entertainment Centre
Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!
At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day.
We create spaces where people feel at home, supported and inspired.
We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
The Windmill Entertainment Centre is looking for a skilled Theatre Technician to join our growing team. We are building a focused and motivated technical department that supports a wide range of productions throughout the year. Our programme includes theatre, dance, music, pantomime and comedy, making this an exciting place to develop your career.
You will help deliver high quality technical services for all visiting companies and users of the venue. This role is hands on and varied, supporting lighting, sound and stage operations across a busy schedule.
We are looking for someone with experience in a touring venue or similar and confident in tasks such as rigging, patching and focusing lanterns. You will have a practical understanding of maintaining lighting, sound and stage equipment along with a strong awareness of health and safety.
A DBS check is required for this role.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
- Organised with good time management
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Friendly and helpful approach when working with artists and customers
- High awareness of health and safety requirements and best practice
- Reliable, punctual and committed to delivering a high standard of service
- Ability to cope with physically demanding work
- Ability to undertake manual lifting and carrying
- Ability to work at heights
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing Date: 13th March 2026
Salary: up to £12.21 per hour