Audio Visual Event Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Audio Visual Event Technician to join their technical events team in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will support a variety of live, virtual, and hybrid events, ensuring all equipment operates correctly and events run smoothly. Candidates should have a strong technical background in AV systems and be able to troubleshoot issues under pressure. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and skills development

Variety in a creative, fast-paced environment

Supportive team environment and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in live events or AV support is essential.
• Technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting and staging is crucial.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and de-rig AV, lighting, video and staging equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical faults during events for seamless delivery.
• Work closely with event managers to meet technical requirements.

Skills

Previous experience in live events, AV support, or production environments

Strong technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting and staging systems

Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills under pressure

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence preferred

Flexible approach to work schedule

Job description

Job Title: Audio Visual Event Technician

Location: Birmingham, UK

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Audio‑Visual Event Technician to join our technical events team based in Birmingham. You'll be responsible for supporting a wide range of live, virtual and hybrid events from set‑up to breakdown, ensuring equipment operates smoothly and events deliver an exceptional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, test, and de‑rig AV, lighting, video and staging equipment for events.
• Transport and maintain AV inventory in workshop and on‑site.
• Troubleshoot technical faults before and during events to ensure seamless delivery.
• Work closely with event managers, production teams and clients to meet technical requirements.
• Always follow health & safety and electrical safety best practices.
• Provide out‑of‑hours support when required (evenings/weekends).

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in live events, AV support, or production environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting and staging systems.
• Good problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Flexible approach to work schedule (evenings/weekends/travel).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £27,000 - £33,000 p.a. (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for training and skills development.
• A varied role in a creative, fast‑paced live events environment.
• Supportive team environment and career progression.

How to Apply

Please send your CV with a brief cover letter highlighting your AV and events experience to or call on (phone number removed)