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Apprentice Production Technician - Venue Events

Company:

MALVERN THEATRES TRUST LIMITEDMALVERN THEATRES TRUST LIMITED

Address:

Malvern Theatres ,Malvern ,WR14 3HB
Hours per week: 37
Salary: £ 15392 peryear
Working week: Flexible including Weekends and Bank Holidays
Closing Date: 13/07/2026 12:00 am
Description:

This is a really exciting role for someone that wishes to progress in a creative, demanding but rewarding role at Malvern Theatres Trust Ltd.

You will support the Technical Director with the day to day running of the Malvern Theatres complex. 

You will follow the training provided by Creative Alliance on their Production Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship.  

Key Tasks/Accountabilities 

  • To work, in association with the Technical Director, Supervisors and technicians on all technical set-ups in the Theatre Complex and other stage areas within and outside the complex as directed. 
  • To act as a apprentice Technician during the running of productions in the complex as required. 
  • Equally responsible for the Health and Safety of employees, touring staff, members of the public and any other users of the complex. 
  • To attend training courses as require by the Technical Director. 
  • To achieve continuous professional development. 
  • To train in rigging, focusing and operation of lighting equipment. 
  • To train in rigging and operation of sound equipment. 
  • To train in rigging lifting equipment (chain hoists and motors) and have a knowledge of flying systems  
  • Assisting with building maintenance. 
  • Reporting any defects of any equipment and taking said equipment out of service until repaired. 
  • Willing and able to work at heights. 
  • To become familiar with the Health and safety at Work Act 1974. 
  • Liaising effectively with visiting companies. Communicating information throughout the technical department as required. 
  • Liaising with FOH departments especially on performance days. 
  • General maintenance of the complex as required. 

Key Tasks/ Responsibilities 

When deemed appropriate work on get ins and outs in a safe and effective manner. Liaising with all depts. to ensure a calm and safe working environment. 

  • To carry out maintenance work to a high standard. 
  • Customer Service.
  • To maintain a high standard of customer service. 
  • To adhere to HASAWA 1974 and to make sure other users of the complex work in a safe and effective manner. 

Procedures and Guidelines 

To follow procedures and guidelines set out as company policy in the Staff Handbook. 

Other duties 

  • Stock checks as required. 
  • Stewarding any events if required. 
  • Assist with any other duties that may become appropriate within the Malvern theatres complex. 
Requirements:

Maths and English GCSE at C/4 desired.

Skills required:
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Logical,
Training to be provided:

Creative Industries Production Technician – Creative Venue Technician Pathway Level 3 Standard.

A CVT provides technical support for the construction, rehearsal, presentation and removal of a live performance. They are multi-skilled across a wide range of technical disciplines. They possess a broad level of knowledge relevant to the venue in which they operate. CVTs will be competent in lighting, audio, video and stage systems related to live performance. They apply these competencies to their resident premises and production. They are skilled in stagecraft techniques such as operating stage machinery and performing scene changes. This allows them to set up, rig, operate, maintain and carry out basic repairs of technical equipment used in creative venues. 

Duty 1 Interpret system specifications for productions, live performance and events. These systems can include sound or lighting or video.

Duty 2 Assemble and configure systems to meet the specification requirements for sound, lighting, power or video.

Duty 3 Test, troubleshoot and maintain equipment and systems.

Duty 4 Collaborate with stakeholders and work with team members.

Duty 5 Operate and maintain technical equipment.

Duty 6 Dynamically risk assess the work environment and situation. Adapt working practices to ensure the safety of self and others.

Duty 7 Disassemble and store technical equipment safely and efficiently at the end of the event, ensuring that the integrity of the components is maintained.

Duty 12 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT)) Monitor and operate systems or services relevant to own workplace.

Duty 13 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT)) Assemble scenery and staging systems to meet performance requirements.

Duty 14 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT)) Carry out live scene changes and operate stage and suspension systems.

Duty 15 (Creative Venue Technician (CVT)) Inspect systems or services relevant to own workplace and carry out maintenance, basic repairs, and upkeep.

Things to consider:

You need to be flexible with your time as there will be late nights, early morning finishes, weekend and Bank Holiday working hours.
Following a period of time observing the apprentice, you are likely to be given the opportunity to earn an extra £50 per hour taking down the stage set, called 'get out'.
A HUGE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE YOUR EARNINGS.

Future prospects:
Malvern Theatres Trust Limited are looking to employ the right candidate as a Creative Venue Production Technician. They will not only have the opportunity to be employed but also be promoted internally to a more senior role following the success and outcome.
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