General Theatre Technician

Potters Resorts; Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure resort in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Theatre Technician to support their busy Entertainment Technical team. Responsibilities include operating shows, setting up equipment for events, and providing technical assistance during functions. The successful candidate will have experience in operating lighting, sound, and video equipment, and possess a proactive approach. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Free meals when working

Free access to state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities

Excellent career growth opportunities

Continuous training through Potters Academy

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working within a similar role.
• Experience with digital audio equipment advantageous.
• Basic bench work skills including soldering beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate a show as directed by the show director/Technical Manager.
• Set up equipment in different areas on the Resort for various events.
• Provide technical assistance during functions day and night.

Skills

Experience operating lighting, sound and video equipment

Organised, efficient and proactive

Good understanding of safety within a Theatre/stage environment

Tools

Avolites lighting consoles

DiGiCo audio consoles

Allen & Heath audio consoles

QLab

Hippo Media Server

Job description

General Theatre Technician

We are looking for a General Theatre Technician to support our busy Entertainment Technical team on a full‑time basis. Shifts will be discussed at interview, but may involve working days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. As part of the technical team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivery technical support within the entertainment venues.

Responsibilities

• Operate a show as directed by the show director/Technical Manager.
• Operate Avolites lighting consoles.
• Experience with digital audio (DiGiCo / Allen & Heath audio console experience advantageous).
• Operate QLab/Timecode.
• Operate Hippo Media Server.
• Work under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Be part of the Technical Team running Potters Theatre Company Evening Shows.
• Set up equipment in different areas/locations on Resort for various events.
• Provide technical assistance on Resort during functions day and night.
• Assist in loading equipment to and from the theatre.
• Learn new skills in lighting, sound, vision and stage.

Hours of Work

• Full‑time: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends and bank holidays).

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working within a similar role.
• Experience operating lighting, sound and video equipment.
• Organised, efficient and proactive.
• Good understanding of safety within a Theatre/stage environment.
• Basic bench work skills including soldering (beneficial but not essential).

Why Choose Potters Resorts Five Lakes

• Be part of an award‑winning, newly expanded resort.
• Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities.
• Free meals when working.
• Free access to state‑of‑the‑art gym and leisure facilities.
• Competitive pay rates based on age and experience.
• Continuous training through our Potters Academy.
• Regular team recognition, awards and treat days.
• A genuinely enjoyable place to work.

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.