Summary
Posted: 26 Aug 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment
Our Theatre Technicians are vital with their provision of technical support for performances, shows, bookings, and events at The Riverfront, as well as providing technical assistance across our other sites where required. We are looking for additional team members to join us on a casual basis, with the flexibility to commit to shifts as and when available.
Hours, Pay and Benefits
Rate of Pay: Real Living Wage (currently £12.60 per hour)
Hours: Flexible - available shifts will be published in advance in line with The Riverfront’s programme of events, for you to decline or commit to; occasionally opportunities will become available at short notice
Due to the nature of our programming schedules, shifts will include working evenings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits: Generous pension scheme (if eligible), uniform provided, access to wellbeing programmes
Key Experiences and Qualifications
Essential to your application:
1. Experience of working in a technical / theatre environment OR have a degree (level 6) in a technical field
2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical procedures required to operationally run a theatre
3. Skilled in the use of basic hand tools and power tools, such as electrical screwdrivers, rigger tools, drills, impact drivers, and electrical test meters
4. Ability to operate and programme a wide range of lighting desks including ETC Eos Family desks and software OR Digital Sound Desk and equipment, including Yamaha, Allen & Heath or d&b R1
Beneficial for your application:
5. Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2365)
6. Working at Height Telescope Training (IPAF)
7. Practical Pyrotechnics safety awareness training
8. Operating lighting, stage, and sound equipment in a professional theatre environment
9. AV equipment set up and operation
10. Dante Sound Networking
11. Networking and Concert software
12. Operation of digital Cinema Systems and programming
13. Stage management within a range of events
14. Full UK driving licence
15. Ability to communicate in Welsh (or any other languages in addition to English)
Role Requirements
At the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre (‘The Riverfront’), we aim to bring as much of the community as possible into contact with creativity and the arts, through professional performances, workshops, and film screenings.
Based in the City Centre, we are Newport’s only professional presenting theatre and arts centre, with two theatre spaces, a cinema, a visual arts gallery space, basement, dance studio, recording studio, workshop rooms, conference room, and a licenced café. Our popular line ups include our annual festive Pantomime, and the fantastic Big Splash summer festival.
Main responsibilities of our Theatre Technicians include:
16. Working as part of the technical team on electrical, sound and staging fit-ups get-ins, strikes, shows and get-outs in the main theatre, studio, and other designated performance spaces
17. Ensuring the safe use and maintenance of stage and technical equipment; ensure that all health and safety procedures and safe working practices are followed and safely operating the counterweight flying system
18. Set up spaces for conferences, meetings, events, and exhibitions at the Riverfront.
19. Act as a point of liaison between the Newport Live technical team and visiting companies, promoting an overall high standard of customer care and service to the users of the Riverfront
Successful applicants will be:
20. Passionate about the use of technology in the arts, with a dedication to further develop their skills and experiences
21. Self-motivated with a proactive approach
22. Clear communicators
23. Good at building effective relationships across all levels
24. Excellent at timekeeping and prioritising to ensure strict deadlines and targets are met
25. Confident to work alone with minimal supervision