Cunard Assistant Production Manager - Automation

As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between. Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

In the role of Assistant Manager Production Automation, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe delivery of automation systems supporting our theatre productions, guest entertainment programmes, and special events. Working closely with lighting, sound, AV, and stage teams, you will ensure every performance is executed seamlessly and safely. Please note this is for our Talent Pool.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating and maintaining theatre automation and stage movement systems.
• Programming, fault-finding, and troubleshooting automation equipment to minimise downtime.
• Supporting rehearsals, productions, guest entertainers, and special events.
• Coordinating closely with lighting, sound, stage, and AV teams to deliver integrated productions.
• Ensuring all automation equipment is operated safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Training and coaching team members on the correct and safe use of automation systems.
• Supporting the Production Manager and deputising when required.
• Assisting with planned maintenance, inspections, compliance documentation, and stock control activities

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience

• Proven experience operating and maintaining entertainment automation systems within theatre, live events, cruise ships, touring productions, or similar environments.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary production teams.
• Understanding of stage machinery, show control systems, and production technology.
• Ability to remain calm and deliver solutions in a fast-paced live entertainment environment.

Technical Skills
You will be confident in:

• Setting up, operating, and maintaining automation systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Working alongside performers and production teams to support live shows.
• Training colleagues on technical equipment and operational best practice.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance requirements are met.

Talent Pool

During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we can, we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure with us.

Equality

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

At Cunard, we collaborate with a variety of reputable agencies who will never ask you to pay a hiring fee or any other associated monies in order to submit an application to us. All applications are reviewed against the same criteria and using an agency will not increase your chances of being successful.

Before starting an assignment with Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard), it may be necessary for you to obtain essential compliance documents or undertake training, initially at your cost. A number of these costs are refundable after your first assignment has begun; for further information, please speak to your recruitment contact.