Lighting Technician
The Lighting Technician will be integral to the efficient running of the Lighting Department and provide technical services to install, operate and maintain staging & technical equipment (primarily lighting but not excluding stage, sound & video) for Birmingham Rep productions, visiting companies and conferences as required. The Technician will at times be required to flexibly support across all disciplines to ensure that all technical, maintenance and operations are delivered efficiently and effectively. This includes ensuring excellent customer service is consistently provided to staff, customers and visitors to The Rep & UVB (Unique Venues Birmingham) events while ensuring the efficient technical management & running of The Rep events & productions. They will ensure that digital technology and sustainability are at the heart of every project.
This role requires experience in a similar position, particularly with programming and operating ETC EOS Family consoles, alongside a strong understanding of the theatrical technical industry, its equipment, and systems. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and sound knowledge of Health and Safety practices. Practical skills such as working at height and accurately interpreting lighting plans and technical drawings are essential. 
Applications Close: Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Interview Dates: W/C 5th January 2026
Vacancies will generally close by the deadline, however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible if they wish to be considered for the role. Any applications made after the deadline will not be considered.
- Contributory staff pension - 5% employee and 3% employer
- A day off for your birthday
- Free-to-use employee assistance service
- Staff ticket discount (when available)
- Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
- 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
- £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
- We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.
Please read the job description carefully before starting your application to ensure that you meet all of the essential criteria and are able to provide evidence in your application to support these areas. Only relevant information will be considered when shortlisting candidates.
The Rep is a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to anyone who is D/deaf or has a disability for the post who meets the minimum criteria. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence (or could with reasonable support), as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. If you would like to apply under this scheme please select this option on our application portal.
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The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We foster a culture where all staff and volunteers are expected to report concerns regarding vulnerable individuals or the conduct of colleagues and others they encounter. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.
Job Title: Lighting Technician
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months), annualised
Pay: £26,810.16 per annum (Officer 1)
Hours: 2,028 hours per annum (average 39 hrs p/wk)
Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
Location of Work: The Rep, Birmingham
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