Tech Swing; Paranormal Activity

• Full time
• £30k-£40k

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 "> published - Fri, 30 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Melting Pot Productions are looking for a Tech Swing, for the West End production of Paranormal Activity.

Job Description

The Role

The Tech Swing will support the Head of Sound and Head of LX/Video with the ability to deputise for them as required. During a standard performance the Tech Swing will have a minimal stage track and will be the first point of contract to troubleshoot technical issues during the performance. Experience working on a similar scale production is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

To support the Head of Lighting/Video and the Head of Sound.

Attend production meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required.

To move between the sound and lighting department depending on what is most needed.

To account for and support the administration of petty cash for your Department spends, obtaining where possible VAT invoices for any hires and purchases made through petty cash..

To ensure that any orders for goods or equipment are made on an appropriate purchase order form and approved by the Producer.

To complete accurate timesheets.

Attend meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required.

Adhere to the Health and Safety guidelines of the Company.

Any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of your duties or as instructed by the Producers or Company Manager from time to time.

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Proven experience as a Tech Swing working on a similar scale production is required.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Someone with the ability to work well on their own and as part of a team.

The ability to remain calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive attitude and an understanding of what is required to maintain a consistent high production standard.

A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

A full awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality.

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Job Overview

• Job Title: Tech Swing; Paranormal Activity
• Salary: £30k-£40k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Theatre
• Role: Technical & Production
• Contract: Contract
• Closing date: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
• Location:

  West Midlands

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Job: Tech Swing; Paranormal Activity

Job: Tech Swing; Paranormal Activity

Organisation: Melting Pot

Postcode: B1 2LP

How to Apply

Please submit CVs to recruitment@mpot.co.uk

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

• Contact name: Emma Ernest
• Contact email: recruitment@mpot.co.uk

About Melting Pot

Melting Pot is an independent production company producing work for the West End, UK Tours, International Touring and Broadway. Current and recent productions include: The multi-award winning Life of Pi (West End, Broadway, Touring), Paranormal Activity (West End, Broadway, Touring), The Truth (West End), One Day (Edinburgh, West End), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (UK Tour), The Girl on the Train (UK Tour), and a feature film of Florian Zeller’s play The Father. www.mpot.co.uk

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