Careers

Purpose of Post

The Systems and Maintenance Technician will participate in the day-to-day maintenance, operation and improvement of the Barbican Theatre’s technical systems, facilities and infrastructure.

Working closely with the Systems and Maintenance supervisor, the Technical Manager and other members of the technical team, the post holder will provide the highest level of customer service, to both internal and external customers, and will actively seek to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post in alignment with the Centre's vision of providing a 'Total Experience'.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To play a proactive role in identifying and undertaking work required to maintain and improve theatre technical systems, facilities and infrastructure. Providing a high level of day-to-day maintenance service across the Theatre Department.

• To undertake work across disciplines as appropriately- Engineering, electrical, carpentry, plumbing.  To undertake training as required.

• To carry out other duties as may be required by the Systems and Maintenance Manager or Production Manager.

• To take on a supervisory role as required.

• To supervise the removal and refitting of auditorium seating units as required.

• To promote and contribute towards energy savings whenever possible.

• To foster good working relationships with staff from the Theatre Department and and collaborate with other departments of the Barbican Centre including working with, and for the Barbican Technical, Engineering and Projects Departments as required.

• To undertake all duties in a safe and professional manner.

• To carry out any other duties as are appropriate to the grade.

• Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.

• Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

Barbican Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the apply online button below.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [email protected].

Deadline for applications is midnight on Wednesday 28th May 2025, please note the advert may close prior to the date stated if a large volume of applications are received. Please do submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing out as we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.