AV Technical Lead

Encore-Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare after 12 months

Volunteer program

Enhanced family leave provisions

Perkbox and Employee assistance‑Prog

Company sick pay

Employee recognition scheme

Referral scheme

Career path support

State-of-the-art technology access

Global presence and opportunities

Job summary

Encore in London is seeking a Technical Lead to manage equipment operations and client service during events. You will oversee setup, testing, and on-site breakdown of AV gear, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety standards.

The role requires 2-3 years of AV experience and a strong customer service background; benefits include private healthcare after 12 months and career development opportunities. Base location is London with global opportunities within Encore’s network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GCSE equivalent.
• 2-3+ years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of audio-visual experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning, testing, maintaining, prepping and repairing equipment prior to an event.
• Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audio-visual equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly.
• Comply with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensure equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE.
• Report all health and safety issues to the HSE Manager or appropriate Manager onsite.
• Understand company processes, follow procedures and complete systems entry and paperwork accurately.
• Use the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike.
• Interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.
• Drive Results - Increases revenue by utilising floor up-selling techniques.
• Work with clients to finalise invoices.
• As needed, work within Encore systems and applications.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Education

High school diploma or GCSE equivalent

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

Technical Lead

London, W1

Salary: Up to £33,000 (dependant on experience)

Company Benefits

• Private Healthcare after 12 months service
• Employee supported volunteering
• Enhanced family leave provisions
• Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme
• Company sick pay
• Employee recognition scheme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way)
• Access to state-of-the-art technology
• Global presence and opportunities worldwide
• Long Service Programme

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Assist in cleaning, testing, maintaining, prepping and repairing equipment prior to an event
• Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audio-visual equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
• Do the Right Thing - Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE.
• Report all health and safety issues to the HSE Manager or appropriate Manager onsite.

Customer Service

• Deliver World Class Service - Provides excellent service and strive to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Value People - Be a leader, mentor and coach for other Technicians on Encore’s Delivering World Class Service philosophy.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.
• Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Technical Ability

• Understands the technical aspects of the job and demonstrates advanced operational ability to
• troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues.
• See the Bigger Picture - Anticipates equipment challenges and changes in a timely and professional
• manner.

Systems Knowledge

• Do the Right Thing - Understands company processes, follows procedures and completes systems entry and paperwork accurately.
• Uses the equipment sheets to determine the equipment scheduled for set up and for strike.
• Interacts with other staff and outside vendors for equipment.
• Drive Results - Increases revenue by utilising floor up-selling techniques.
• Work with clients to finalise invoices.
• As needed, work within Encore systems and applications

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GCSE equivalent
• 2-3+ years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of audio-visual experience is required.