Audio Visual Live Events Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an AV Events Technician in Birmingham. The role involves setup, operation, and maintenance of AV systems for various events. Candidates must have experience in live events and a strong technical background in audio, video, and lighting systems. A full UK driving license is essential due to travel requirements. The position offers a salary of £27,000 - £32,000 and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional training

Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AV/live events or a similar role.
• Ability to rig, cabling, and setup lighting/audio systems.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain AV systems for events.
• Test and troubleshoot AV equipment before and after events.
• Coordinate with event managers and clients for logistics.

Skills

AV / live event production experience

Technical knowledge of audio/video/lighting

Problem solving under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Tools

Sound desks

Lighting consoles

Job description

Overview

Job Title: AV Events Technician
Location: West Midlands & surrounding area
Salary: 27,000 - 32,000 per annum
Contract type: Full-time - Permanent

About the Client

The client is a full-service AV & events company based in Birmingham. They provide technical and production services across live, virtual and hybrid events, plus AV hire of audio, video, lighting, staging equipment, set design, and staging infrastructure. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, reliable service to our clients, on time and in style.

Role Overview

The client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic AV Events Technician to join their growing team. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of events from set-up through to breakdown, ensuring all AV / lighting / video / staging systems perform flawlessly. The role will involve a mixture of workshop preparation, equipment maintenance, travel, and on-site work (live, virtual, or hybrid events).

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, maintaining and de-rigging AV, lighting, video, stage and set equipment for events.
• Testing and fault-finding with AV / lighting / video kit before, during and after events to ensure reliability.
• Transporting equipment safely to & from event sites.
• Working with event managers, production teams, clients & other technicians to coordinate logistics & technical requirements.
• Ensuring equipment is properly stored, maintained, cleaned, and serviced.
• Ensuring all health & safety, manual handling, and electrical safety practices are followed.
• On occasion providing out-of-hours/overnight / weekend support, depending on event schedule.
• Being flexible with travel across the West Midlands and further afield when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience working in AV / live event technicians, production, or a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, staging equipment and systems.
• Ability to rig, cabling, patching, setup of sound desks, lighting consoles, projection, etc.
• Good problem solving and fault-finding under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence - essential.
• Willingness to travel across the region & sometimes farther, depending on events.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings/weekends, as event schedules demand.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 27,000 - 32,000 per year
• Opportunities for professional training / skill development
• Working with a diverse client base & varied event (live / hybrid / virtual)
• Company-vehicle or reimbursements / mileage
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to (url removed) or you can call on (phone number removed) # 207.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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