Theatre Technician, Stage & Flys

ABOUT SADLER’S WELLS

Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading creative organisation, dedicated to presenting, producing and touring dance made today in all its forms. Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other theatre in the world – from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance.

More than half a million people come to our theatres in London each year, with many more enjoying our touring productions at partner venues across the UK and in cities around the world. Sadler’s Wells Theatre has been located in Islington since the 17th century.

Today Sadler’s Wells consists of the Sadler’s Wells Theatre (1,500 seats); the Lilian Baylis Studio (180 seats); three rehearsal studios; bars, a café, facilities for private and corporate entertaining and offices for Sadler’s Wells’
colleagues.

Our second theatre building and West End home, the Peacock (1,000 seats), is subject to a unique agreement whereby Sadler’s Wells and the London School of Economics jointly manage it, with the LSE presenting its lectures to students during the day and Sadler’s Wells presenting theatre at night.

Our fourth venue Sadler’s Wells East opened this year in east London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sadler’s Wells’ new space is located on the Stratford Waterfront site, opposite the London Aquatics Centre, alongside UAL’s London College of Fashion and the V&A Museum.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The principal responsibility of the Theatre Technician, Stage & Flys is to assist in the preparation and running of productions, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in a safe and professional manner, and ensuring a high standard of technical operation at all times.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• You will be a flexible, practical person with excellent stage and flys skills
• Experience in professional theatre/venues
• Stage automation skills or knowledge of new stage technologies would be an advantage.

If you are:

• Experienced with flys specialism
• In-depth knowledge of stage & flys operations and safety protocols
• Great communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong relationships
• Passionate for theatre and a commitment to artistic excellence

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

Technical

• Assist in the preparation and running of productions, ensuring that all technical requirements are met in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintain a high standard of production values at all times.
• Assist on show pre-production and maintenance tasks as required, with a particular focus on Stage.
• Organise and oversee show crew in their duties.
• Maintain a positive and proactive approach to the shows and to visiting company requirements and requests.
• Promote and maintain a positive approach to Health & Safety and safe working methods at all times.
• Carry out any duties as may be required by the Technical Director, Production or Technical Managers.
• Support the Trust’s Sustainability Policy and the delivery of the Sustainability Action Plan

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

You should be a flexible, practical person with excellent technical skills and experience in professional technical theatre work.

The applicant should be calm under pressure, a good problem solver and be able to work well as part of a team.

The applicant should be self-motivated and be confident in a wide range of technical theatre and stage skills, especially Automated Flys & Stage

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience of working with large-scale opera, dance or ballet.
• Experience of working with touring companies and / or venues.
• Good knowledge of health and safety issues and safe working practice.
• Proficient in computer skills in order to train effectively in the automated flying system.
• Knowledge, skills and experience to ‘advanced’ level in flying.
• Knowledge, skills and experience to ‘basic’ level in heavy rigging.
• Flexible attitude and being able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively and politely with co-workers.
• Must currently hold the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Additional, but not essential:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Experience of working with large-scale dance, ballet, or opera.
• Experience of supervising staff and of team leadership.
• Experience in set construction techniques.
• Knowledge, skills and experience to ‘advanced’ level in automated flying.
• Knowledge, skills and experience to ‘standard’ level in stage/carpentry.

Essential and desirable criteria will be used in the decision-making process for recruitment.

Please give examples of how you have exhibited these behaviours in your previous role(s).

You should address these on the application form and in your covering letter.

To view the full job description, please click here – > Sadler’s Wells – Theatre Technician, Stage & Flys – JD

Interviews will take place Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th November 2025