The Boardwalk is an events venue in Glasgow’s Merchant City, run by Impact Arts. We are looking to expand our pool of freelance technicians, particularly those who can support with both lighting and sound. If you’re a technician, we want to hear from you!
Location: Glasgow City
If you are interested, please email your CV to [email protected]
The deadline for applications is Thursday 18 September 2025 at 17:00
Role and responsibilities
Assist/tech all production and conference events held at The Boardwalk and provide a safe, tidy, and welcoming working environment within the technical/theatre area
Providing technical facilities for events throughout The Boardwalk i.e. the theatre, black studio, foyer area, rehearsal rooms, etc.
Communicating with incoming companies, ensuring that their technical, stage, and staffing requirements are met to as high a professional standard as possible
Welcoming bookings to The Boardwalk, assisting with get-ins, technical duties including operating lighting & sound, or AV when required, and assisting with get-outs
Ensuring companies are aware of: fire exits and fire procedures, Health & Safety (first-aid facilities, safe working practices etc.)
Ensuring production risk assessments are completed by the visiting company & The Boardwalk
Evaluating the competency of visiting company staff in their use of rigging, electrical equipment, etc.
Risk assessing their methods of erecting set items and fixing to bars and ensuring that the equipment used is within the Health & Safety and LOLER regulations.
Where deemed necessary the technician has the authority to refuse the use of any equipment, whether stage or electrical, that appears faulty or unfit for use.
Attending meetings with the production and/or core staff to: provide reasonable warning of potential overtime costs which must be approved by the Events Manager; discuss forthcoming events and evaluate past events; and discuss ideas to improve the efficiency and working environment of the building
Organising and operating a schedule of regular maintenance and record keeping for all equipment, both technical and stage, in accordance with the current Health & Safety regulations, notifying the Events Manager of faulty or damaged equipment
Ensuring that all fire exits are unlocked and fire escapes are clear at all times and ensuring that fire alarms within the theatre are isolated when necessary
The Technician is designated Fire Officer for the Production Department and must observe the set-down fire procedures
Responsibility for locking up the theatre and backstage areas at the end of the working day
Shifts are available immediately and are offered on a Self-employed (£17p/h) or PAYE (£15.35p/h) basis. Shifts are for a minimum of 4 hours and will not exceed the working time directive.
Location: Glasgow City
If you are interested, please email your CV to [email protected]
The deadline for applications is Thursday 18 September 2025 at 17:00
The Boardwalk is a creative, accessible venue in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City with a variety of meeting, performance, studio, and event spaces for hire. Our colourful building is adorned with artwork and has a large foyer and fully functional theatre with a capacity of up to 180 people. We can also provide delicious and diverse catering options and a drinks service.
The bonus? We’re a social enterprise which means every time you choose to host an event at The Boardwalk, you are directly supporting Scottish community arts charity, Impact Arts.
Planning your next event? Book a space at The Boardwalk today.
Email [email protected] or call us on 0141 575 3001
