Technician

Themaclive; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue in Belfast is seeking a Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will support technical aspects of live shows and events, bringing creativity and expertise in areas such as audio, lighting, and video systems. Ideal applicants will have practical experience in live event production, hold relevant qualifications, and be enthusiastic about the entertainment industry. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

35% staff discount in café bar

Employer pension contributions

Membership of Inspire employee assistance programme

Free Flu jab

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in live event production.
• Practical experience in live audio, lighting, or video systems.
• First Aid training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical delivery of shows and events.
• Work closely with the technical team.
• Report to the Technical Manager or Assistant Technical Manager.

Skills

Live Audio Systems

Lighting Systems

Video (AV) Systems

First Aid Training

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Math

Tools

ETC Eos training (Level 3)

Job description

Staff Benefits:

• Working for an award-winning organisation that values creativity
• ‘Getting to know the MAC’ tickets – your path to becoming an insider
• 35% staff discount in our café bar
• Membership of Inspire employee assistance programme
• Employer pension contributions
• Free Flu jab

About the Role

We are looking for an excellent Technician to join our small team, where you’ll work in a fast‑paced and target driven environment on a wide range of shows and events. As a key member of the MAC’s technical team, you will be responsible for contributing to all aspects of the technical delivery of the MAC programme. The ideal candidate will be brimming with ideas, enthusiasm and knowledge, and exceptional understanding of all aspects of live production.

The post holder will report to the Technical Manager or in their absence the Assistant Technical Manager.

• Educated to GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English & Math
• Practical and operational professional experience in at least one of the following areas within the entertainments industry:
• Live Audio Systems + Control
• Lighting Systems + Control
• Video (AV) Systems + Control
• First Aid Training
• At least two years’ experience working with a professional performing arts / live event production company
• ETC Eos training (and actual working knowledge) to Level 3 standard

For further details please download an application pack below:

Please read the information in the job description and send an email to [emailprotected] with the following attachments in Word or PDF format only (we cannot accept links to online CVs, profiles, document downloads or psd files etc):

• Your CV, no more than 2 A4 pages long, including your name, home address, email, and contact number.
• A cover letter, no more than 500 words long, outlining why you’re a suitable candidate for the Technician role based on the criteria in the job description. Please include the names, addresses, email, phone number and occupations of two people, not related to you, to whom references may be obtained. One of your referees must be your current or most recent employer.
• A completed equal opportunity monitoring form.

Please send your CV and covering letter to [emailprotected] or post your application to the HR Manager, The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, BT1 2NJ.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16 January 2026 at midday, please note that we are unable to consider any applications which are received after the deadline.

The applicants who best fit the specifications outlined in the job description will be invited to interview on Thursday 22 January 2026, so please make sure you tell us everything relevant on your CV and covering letter. If you cannot make an offered interview time, we may not be able to give you an alternative.

If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 21 January 2026, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We particularly welcome applications from Black and Global Majority, disabled and LGBTQI+ candidates who are under‑represented across the sector.