Audio-Visual & Live Event Technician

Creative Alliance; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Creative Production Technician to prepare and maintain technical equipment for live events. Responsibilities include troubleshooting AV systems, packing and transporting equipment, and ensuring safety policies are followed. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, coupled with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression in the live events industry.

Benefits

Training provided

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English.
• Skills in communication and problem-solving.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing audio, lighting, video, and special effects equipment.
• Resolving equipment issues.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting AV systems.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer care

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English

Tools

Audio equipment

Lighting systems

Video systems

Job description

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Client:

Creative Alliance

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Description:

Premier Productions is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team as a Creative Production Technician. This role involves preparing, setting up, and maintaining technical equipment for live events, including sound, lighting, and video systems.

You will be involved in equipment prep, on-site setup, troubleshooting, and system maintenance. Developing understanding of various technical components and their integration to deliver high-quality live event experiences is essential.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing audio, lighting, video, and special effects equipment
• Highlighting and resolving equipment issues
• Accurately scanning equipment in and out and updating systems
• Diagnosing and fixing AV systems before, during, and after events
• Efficiently packing, loading, and transporting equipment
• Testing, repairing, and maintaining equipment
• Setting up equipment on-site according to specifications
• Using bespoke software and ensuring health & safety policies are followed

Ideal candidates should have GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English, and possess skills in communication, attention to detail, customer care, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Training provided includes a Level 3 pathway in Creative Production Technician, focusing on sound, lighting, or video systems, troubleshooting, and safety practices.

Additional considerations include flexibility for evening and weekend work, and commuting distance.

Opportunities for career progression include roles such as Project Manager and Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop valuable skills in the live events industry.