Farnham Maltings is looking to recruit experienced Casual Technicians to join our lively and busy Technical team on zero-hour contracts. This role works closely with our Technical Manager and Deputy Technical Managers who are responsible for the delivery of sound, lighting, and other technical services for a wide range of performances and events at Farnham Maltings.
We are looking for technicians who are confident in their abilities and good on the details. If this sounds right for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter to
Job Description
Position: Technician (Casual Worker – Zero Hours)
Line Manager: Technical Manager
Contract: Casual Worker - Flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Rate of Pay: £12.59 per hour
Last Updated: August 2025
1. **Objectives and Responsibilities:
To support the Technical Manager in the overall technical operation of Farnham Maltings shows and events, from time to time, on a Casual basis.
2. **Duties:
* To assist the Technical Manager to set up and operate sound, lighting and audio – visual equipment for all Farnham Maltings events.
* To be the lead technician on small shows and events.
* To help provide the highest standards of technical support for incoming shows and events ensuring the best possible presentation of all activities in the Maltings.
* To help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in the performance areas, ensuring that these areas are kept secure, and the equipment is properly stored.
* To ensure that technical, stage, and projection equipment is safely operated and maintained, reporting defects or problems immediately.
* To undertake any routine repair and maintenance work as required under the guidance of the Technical Manager or Technical Supervisor.
* To be aware of current health & safety legislation and ensure that statutory, licence and fire regulations are adhered to.
* To maintain a proper record of all stock & equipment, ensuring that no property leaves the Maltings without the consent of the General or Technical Manager.
The list of duties above is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Person specification
Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Personal
Qualities
• Practically minded with a
hands-on approach
* Helpful manner
* Physically able to lift heavy objects
* Good problem-solving skills
* Ability to work at height
* Ability to work unsociable hours
* Personable with good people skills
* Punctual
Knowledge and
Skills
• Lighting or sound skills, for set up and operation
* Technician with previous experience working in similar environment
* Ability to troubleshoot and fix simple lighting and sound systems
* Good organization skills
• Knowledge of projection
* Formal training in technical skills for theatre
* PAT testing qualification
* Tallescope training
* Knowledge of ETC lighting systems
* Ability to program Eos family lighting consoles and/or digital sound desks (particularly Behringer X32)
Relevant Experience
• Team working in an arts environment
* Maintenance and repair of equipment
* Rigging sound and lighting equipment.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: £12.59 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person