Welsh National Opera is hiring an Assistant Touring Stage Technician for a fixed-term contracts for the Spring 2022 season, running until 15 May.

The Assistant Touring Stage Technician will assist with the scenic and staging elements of productions, events and projects in an efficient manner that promotes a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment. The ideal candidate will be required to assist the Stage Team in presenting productions to the highest possible standard, and ensuring that the production team’s creative and artistic vision is reproduced accurately and consistently; both in Cardiff and on tour, assist the Stage Team in one or more of the following areas: general, theatrical flying, safe loading of trailers, heavy duty manual handling and assist the Stage Team to support the company’s producing, touring, rental and co-production work in the UK and Worldwide.

The ideal candidate must have basic skills, knowledge and experience of heavy-duty manual handling and basic working at height techniques, basic skills, knowledge and experience of one or more of the following: production carpentry, theatrical flying & rigging, safe loading of trailers, general stagecraft, a basic working knowledge of current Health & Safety practice relevant to the role and a flexible approach to the requirements of the job.

NB: No deadline. Submissions will be reviewed and shortlisted on receipt.

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