Audio Visual Technician

The Recruitment Group; Stanford on Soar; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm has an exciting opportunity for an Audio Visual Technician in Loughborough. You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining technical equipment for various events across the UK and internationally. The role requires strong IT skills, a full driving license, and the ability to work under pressure. Flexibility for odd hours is required. Competitive pay starting from £12.26 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating technical equipment in a live environment under pressure.
• FLT license would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and testing equipment ahead of being needed.
• Ensuring equipment is safely packed and loaded for dispatch.
• Installing and setting up equipment at required destinations.
• Maintaining a knowledge of technical specialisms.

Skills

Full & clean driving license

Strong IT skills including MS Office

Experience in operating technical equipment

Knowledge of sound, lighting, video, rigging, and power

Problem-solving skills

Team working skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Audio Visual (AV) Technician for our client based in Loughborough. The role of Audio Visual technician will involve both the preparation and maintenance of equipment. If you are interested in the Audio Visual Technician role, then please read below. Please note that this is a temp to perm role.

Pay for the Audio Visual - temp to perm

£12.26 to £15.38 per hour depending on experience

Hours

Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm
Must be flexible to work odd weekends, evenings & Bank Holidays and any extra hours that are required

About the role

To work across all technical disciplines related to the delivery of items required for various destinations. This role will involve both the preparation and maintenance of equipment at the Client's premises and operation of putting up and taking down equipment on site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and testing equipment ahead of being needed
• Preparing stock items
• Ensuring equipment is safely packed and loaded for dispatch
• Maintenance, servicing and repair of equipment
• Assist on delivering bespoke solutions (custom interactive displays, LED tape, electronics, 3D printing, QLab programming)
• Loading/unloading vehicles, wrapping/packaging of items, stock checking, keeping the warehouse organised and tidy
• Installing and set up of equipment and items at the required destinations
• Operating equipment as required

Please note our work includes events across the UK and internationally.

General

• To work at all times within agreed Health and Safety practices and to follow company procedures
• Maintain a knowledge of technical specialisms.
• Undertaking sufficient professional development as required, ensuring skills are up to date
• The above is not intended as an exhaustive list and you will be expected to undertake other duties to assist in the effective running of the department and the successful delivery of all projects.

Skills and Expertise

• Must have a full & clean driving licence
• FLT licence would be advantageous
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of MS Office
• Experience of operating technical equipment in a live environment under pressure
• A good knowledge of all technical disciplines including sound, lighting, video, rigging and power would be advantageous
• Good problem solving, team working, communication and organisation skills
• May be required to travel within the UK and internationally

For more information and to apply get in touch with Jane at our Loughborough Branch to submit your application.

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