Audio Visual Live Events Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Audio Visual Live Events Technician to join a thriving events team in Northampton. Responsibilities include preparing and operating AV equipment for live events and supporting event delivery. Ideal candidates have experience in live events AV, strong communication skills, and are willing to travel. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 to £33,000 with opportunities for training and clear progression within the business.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to travel and work at prestigious venues

Clear progression opportunities

Friendly and professional team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in live events AV, ideally across corporate and/or creative events.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, setting up, and operating audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment for live events.
• Supporting the technical delivery of events on-site.
• Liaising with clients, producers, and internal teams to meet event requirements.

Skills

Experience in live events AV

Hands-on skills with sound desks

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

Sound desks

LED screens

Lighting rigs

Video playback systems

Job description

Overview

Audio Visual Live Events Technician - £28,000 to £33,000 DOE - Join a Thriving Events Team!

Location: Northamptonshire

Full Time | Permanent | Occasional Travel & Evening/Weekend Work Required

What’s in it for you

• £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Exciting variety of high-profile live events
• Opportunities to travel and work at prestigious venues
• Ongoing training & development - grow your skills in audio, video, lighting, and event tech
• Be part of a friendly, passionate, and professional team that delivers wow-factor events
• Clear progression opportunities within a thriving business

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing, setting up, and operating audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment for live events
• Supporting the technical delivery of events on-site - ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Loading, unloading, and checking kit pre- and post-event
• Liaising with clients, producers, and internal teams to meet event requirements
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving on the fly to keep events running at a high standard
• Maintaining and caring for equipment - ensuring it's in top working condition

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in live events AV - ideally across corporate and/or creative events
• Hands-on skills with sound desks, projectors, LED screens, microphones, lighting rigs, and video playback systems
• A great communicator who stays calm under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and a good level of technical troubleshooting
• A full UK driving licence (preferable) and willingness to travel as required

Whether you're a seasoned tech or an ambitious mid-level technician looking to step into bigger events and more complex AV set-ups, this is a brilliant opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Interested? Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. Let's get you behind the scenes of the UK's most exciting live events!