Creative Industries Production Technician Apprentice

Company:

ROSES THEATRE TRUSTROSES THEATRE TRUST

Address:

The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury Library Business ,Tewkesbury ,GL20 5NX

Hours per week: 40

Salary: £ 16640 peryear

Working week: Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 31/07/2026 12:00 am

Description:

We are looking for a Creative Industries Production Technician Apprentice to join our team and develop hands-on skills in live event production, theatre, lighting, sound, and stage technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real industry experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

No two days are the same in this role. One day you could be helping set up lighting for a theatre production, the next supporting a live music event, conference, workshop, comedy show, or community performance. You will work alongside experienced technicians and visiting professionals, learning the skills needed to build a successful career in the creative industries.

This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic, practical, creative, and eager to learn in a professional live venue environment

Key Responsibilities

Help set up and operate lighting, sound, staging, projection, and AV equipment for a wide variety of events.
Support live performances, rehearsals, workshops, conferences, and community activities.
Learn how professional productions are delivered from behind the scenes.
Assist with preparing performance spaces and technical equipment.
Work alongside experienced technicians, performers, and visiting companies.
Gain experience using industry-standard equipment and technology.
Help maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment.
Learn essential technical and backstage skills including rigging, stage setup, sound operation, lighting programming, and event changeovers.

Person Specification

What We’re Looking For

A genuine interest in theatre, live events, music, or technical production.
Enthusiasm, motivation and willingness to learn.
Good teamwork and communication skills.
Reliability, organisation, and a positive attitude.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when events are taking place

Requirements:

Maths and English at either GCSE grade C/4 or a functional skills level 2 is required.

Skills required:

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative,

Training to be provided:

Production Technician – Creative Venue Pathways Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Summative Portfolio

You will be expected to deliver projects throughout the apprenticeship. Each project would involve research, knowledge and may be submitted in writing, a presentation or professional discussion.

Seminars and Qualifications:

All CVT apprentices are enrolled onto a vendor qualification called the ABTT Bronze award. This will come with training sessions – covering the following:

Training Session 1 – Manual Handling & Health and Safety at Work Act Develop an understanding of manual handling, injuries and the UK theatre code of conduct.

Training Session 2 – Electrical Fundamentals To develop an understanding of basic electricity

Training Session 3 – Knots & Splicing Develop a basic understanding into knots commonly used in theatre

Training Session 4 – Fundamentals of Flying An introduction to manual flying systems within the theatre

Training Session 5 – Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment Understanding safe handling of Access Equipment and covering relevant terminology

Training Session 6 – Revision session on ABTT Exam ABTT mock questions and covering what has previously been learnt in preparation for the exam

For a full overview of the CVT standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/creative-venue-technician-level-3/

Things to consider:

Evening and weekend work regularly required

Future prospects:

Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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