Technician

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a Technician to join its support team. The role includes operating technical equipment, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safety standards are met. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and experience in technical theatre. Benefits include hybrid working arrangements, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme. The university values diversity and encourages applications from minority ethnic candidates.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical theatre role.
• Experience with theatre sound and live performances.
• Relevant theoretical knowledge in a related work area.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective operation of facilities and resources.
• Interpret technical riders for event delivery.
• Maintain and operate technical equipment.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

A level or equivalent qualification

Tools

Theatre production equipment

Sound mixing equipment

Job description

Working as part of a technical support team providing a comprehensive, immediate and specialised support service for external promoters and hirers, staff and students, the role of Technician helps to deliver timely and effective specialised levels of service to visiting artists and other venue user groups. Reflecting a higher ability and skill level, a technician works autonomously and solves complex problems.

A Technician will have a good understanding of Health and Safety protocols and procedures and will ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times. A Technician will support the effective and efficient operation of general facilities and resources having day to day oversight of both availability and service levels.

What you can expect to be involved in

• Working on own initiative and with minimal supervision. Using a well‑developed technical knowledge to help solve problems independently, maintaining the working environment and raising any complex issues with more senior staff.
• Interpreting professional technical riders before and during live performances to ensure successful event delivery.
• Planning and performing activities independently using a range of techniques, sometimes working from a limited brief.
• Liaising with artists, staff, students and visitors, and dealing with routine external service providers to ensure facilities and equipment are kept operational. Work collaboratively with other members of the team.
• Operating technical equipment, assisting venue users, staff and students. Undertake routine maintenance tasks, fault finding and basic repairs.

Qualifications and experience

• Educated to A level or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Proven experience of working in a technical theatre role.
• Relevant theoretical knowledge in a related work area.
• Experience of theatre production equipment and technology.
• Experience and knowledge of theatre sound: recording to and from a range of sources, live music mixing and operating sound for live performances.

Benefits

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs).
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff).
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

Please contact [e-mail] quoting reference number CSF -1135-26 for further information regarding the application process.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.