Audio Visual Live Events Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AV & events company in the West Midlands is seeking a skilled AV Events Technician. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining AV equipment for various events. Candidates should have proven experience with AV systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a full UK driving license. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional training opportunities

Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AV/live event roles.
• Strong knowledge of audio, video, lighting equipment.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate AV systems for events.
• Test and maintain equipment before and during events.
• Transport equipment safely to and from event sites.

Skills

Technical knowledge of AV systems

Problem-solving under pressure

Organizational skills

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. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality, reliable service to 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

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

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.

Keywords / Skills: AV Technician, AV Engineer, Audio Visual, Live Events, Event Production, Lighting Technician, Sound Engineer, Video Technician, Stage Technician, Event Rigging, Projection, AV Hire, Live Streaming, Virtual Events, Hybrid Events, LED Walls, Lighting Consoles, Sound Desks, Event Setup, Event Technology