We currently have opportunities within our Technical Services Department for Swing Technicians with either a lighting, sound or stage focus.
These roles will form part of our Technical Services division. You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of production and technical support to a wide range of performances across various genres of activity.
As a Swing Technician, you will focus on either lighting, sound or stage as a specific bias however you will be asked on occasion to work across any of the other areas
While primarily reporting to the Head of Technical Services, you will on occasion be assigned to a Senior Technician, which will vary throughout the year and depending on scope of work required. You will work closely with the Production Team and C&E Team.
You may also supervise Technicians, Casual workers & Freelancers as required, for specific projects or processes. You will also work with external partners such as Touring managers and technicians.
You will be based at both Perth Theatre and Concert Hall and will be required to work across both spaces.
You may be asked to tour with productions and undertake other projects off site on occasion and may be required to tour in the UK and Overseas .
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take a proactive approach to your work, keeping afresh of industry developments, skills passed down from colleagues and your own learning you will ensure you are familiar with the safe and effective techniques to deliver seamless production support in both theatre and live events;
- Develop your skills to support the delivery of all technical functions across the business, supporting fit ups, get-outs, focuses, plotting and sound checks as well as operating FOH or on flies for smaller events when required;
- Assist with general maintenance;
- Work across all disciplines within the technical services division remit, this will include (although not limited to) Lighting, Sound, AV & Stage;
- Support the practical operation of the facilities, welcoming backstage performers and crew as well as ensuring building systems are running as required for events;
- Undertake operation of events and performances and act as either the duty technician, duty venue rep or duty stage manager as required. Working with visiting companies, facilitating their visit to our premises, and supporting them achieve their production in our venues, while ensuring protection of our systems, facilities, equipment and people;
- Undertake basic administrative duties, reporting and record keeping;
- Undertake format changes, fit ups, get ins, get outs, including preparation and setting up of facilities for meetings, workshops, concerts, and events;
- Undertake stage duty shifts as well as acting as a supporting technician for visiting companies and on our own productions;
- Operate cameras, follow spots, oversee building operation, and act as stage crew as required.
Person Specification
You will be highly motivated and experienced with a passion for the delivery of performances and events. You will have experience of working in a live environment and be practiced at working with creative individuals to assess and deliver on their needs.
You will work closely with across the team to ensure that suitable consideration and planning is made for the delivery of technical aspects on all projects and will openly share your knowledge and understanding of practical delivery to ensure a smooth production process.
Your background may be in theatre or live events or a mixture of both, and you will bring with you a desire to deliver exemplary production standards across various genres, styles and disciplines of work.
You will have the responsibility of being a key holder.
Most of all, you will bring your enthusiasm for the performing arts.
Application process:
For full job/person spec details, please email [email protected] to request a recruitment pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the role to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Thursday 13 August 2026 at 12:00 noon
Interviews will be scheduled for w/c Monday 17 August 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,189.20 per year
Work Location: In person
