Description
As a Lighting and AV Technician, you’ll play a key role within our Technical Support team, providing essential support to the Entertainments Team in delivering both in-house and external productions. Your expertise in lighting will help bring our shows to life—adding atmosphere, emotion, and a touch of magic to every performance.
With a wide variety of entertainment on offer at Butlins, you’ll work across a diverse range of productions. While some shows are fully pre-programmed, we also rely on our technicans to contribute creatively to the design and execution of lighting for many live performances. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine technical skill with artistic flair in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
All of our venues are equipped with MA lighting consoles. While prior experience with MA systems is desirable, full training will be provided during your first 90 days. We're looking for creative, passionate individuals who can bring flair and originality to the role—people who are excited to contribute to the visual impact of our shows.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot lighting and AV systems for a variety of live performances.
Liaise effectively with visiting artists and technical teams to ensure smooth show delivery
Perform regular maintenance and safety checks on lighting and AV equipment
Support the security and safeguarding of technical equipment and performers backstage
Safely lift, carry, and position equipment and set pieces, including the loading and unloading of vehicles
Ensure all shows are delivered to a consistently high standard of technical excellence
Adhere strictly to all Health and Safety procedures and company policies
Carry out basic stagecraft tasks as required
Assist in the setup and positioning of stage scenery and props
Contribute creatively to the performance by enhancing productions through lighting design and effects
About Butlin's
At Butlin’s, we’re all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we’ve been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult only Big Weekenders.
Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they’ll say about working at Butlin’s is our culture! We’re all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values.
So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren’t afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other – this could be the perfect fit for you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin’s