Senior Technician

Senior Technician

The role…

Are you a passionate, forward thinking Multiskilled Theatre Technician, with experience of delivering excellence across a variety of entertainment genres? Are you dedicated to delivering the highest quality in everything you do?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Technician at The London Palladium. In this exciting and varied role, you will deliver a programme of Live Music, the World’s leading comedy talent, Prime Time television shows and our legendary Musical and Pantomime seasons.

Through working with a diverse team, you will provide the highest standard of customer experience to our resident production and break new ground in our industry.

What you’ll be doing…

Working closely with the Technical & Building Services Manager & their Deputies you will:

• Lead get ins and fit ups of concerts and resident productions, leading casual or fixed-term employees to achieve required outcomes in relation to that project.

• Facilitate all technical aspects of putting on a show at the London Palladium, be that television, rock and roll, comedy or musicals.

• Programme and operate (when required) for events on the main stage.

• Assist the Venue Technicians in the maintenance of the theatre.

• Alongside the Venue Technicians, lead project work throughout the theatre.

• Lead on rigging and derigging of sound, lighting and AV.

• Work closely with visiting productions and companies to ensure the smooth and safe operation of each show and event.

• Work as part of a team to maintain a professional work environment where performers, audience and technicians are safe.

• Problem solving, particularly in a live performance environment.

What we need…

• Experience of fitting up and get out of concert, TV or touring productions.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Can adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges.

• Happy to work unsociable hours (evenings, weekends and late-night load outs).

• Excellent knowledge of moving light products, their maintenance and the MA2, MA3 and Luminex control systems.

• Excellent understanding of networking.

• Familiarity with a range of guest consoles such as ETC, Hog, Avolites, Chamsys.

• Previous experience in the use of heavy mains with touring/live event systems.

• Professional and proactive manner with impeccable timekeeping.

• Logical and methodical including the ability to follow instruction precisely.

• Adaptable with the ability to use initiative.

• Understanding of counterweight flying systems.

• Technical theatre experience from another West End theatre, number one touring theatre or music venue.

• Familiarity with the ABTT Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.

• Previous experience of leading, motivating and instructing a team.

• Willing to review existing working methods and help to develop new practices.

• Have a professional, proactive, and pragmatic approach at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A formal electrical qualification such as C&G 2365.

• Training and certification to allow working to BS7909.

• A recognised in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing) qualification such as C&G 2377.

• An industry recognised rigging qualification, ideally NRC.

• Previous experience of using counterweight double purchase fly systems.

• Previous experience of leading, motivating and instructing a team.

• Experience in prepping and moving No 1 Touring shows or large scale live events or receiving such in a receiving house.

• Familiarity with moving light maintenance and repairs.

• Safe use of pyrotechnics qualifications.

• Able to followspot to a professional standard.

• Good working knowledge of digital comms systems.

• Formal Health and Safety training, such as IOSH.

• IPAF Certification 1(a) or 3(a).

• A First Aid qualification.

We are committed to training and developing our staff therefore, if you do not have every requirement above, we’d still love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits:

£26.56 per hour

Hours of Work: 40 Hours over 5 days,

• 28 Days Holiday Entitlement including Bank Holidays

• Group Pension Scheme: 5% Contribution following probationary period

• Access to LW Theatres Friends & Family discounted tickets scheme following probationary period

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to an Employee Discount Scheme

• Access to Eye Care Vouchers and Flu Vaccinations

Deadline for applications: 30th October 2026

Diversity & Inclusion

At LW Theatres, we pride ourselves on being a family of individuals and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds – it’s one of our core values and we believe celebrating our differences is key to success.

At the heart of our Company is a culture of inclusion where everyone feels seen and heard and can be themselves at work. Regardless of your background, all we ask is that you have the skills and experience required and the desire to succeed. In return, we pledge to ensure that our selection process is both transparent and fair.

We are also open to discussing opportunities to work flexibly.

This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received