AV Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in the UK is seeking an AV Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a variety of creative responsibilities, including support for performances and music sessions, with excellent holidays and a collaborative education environment. Join a dynamic team committed to technical excellence and student support.

Benefits

37 Days Holiday

Public Sector Pension

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Background in AV, technical theatre, or media production.
• Confident using AV equipment like mixing desks and lighting rigs.
• Organised and hands-on in a busy education environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across lessons, rehearsals, and performances.
• Operate and maintain AV, sound, lighting, and studio equipment.

Skills

Sound

Lighting

AV

Technical Production

Tools

Mixing Desks

Lighting Rigs

DAWS

Job description

AV Technician

(FTC 12 Months)

£26,035 - £28,318 + 37 Hour week + 37 Days Holiday + Public Sector Pension + Company Benefits

Wigan (Commutable from St Helens, Bolton, Manchester, Chorley, Bury, Rochdale)

Are you a technician with experience in sound, lighting, or AV looking for a creative and rewarding role within education, offering excellent holidays, job security and a great work - life balance?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well - respected college with outstanding facilities, where you'll support students and staff across rehearsals, live performances and studio sessions.

The organisation is known for investing in its staff and providing excellent development opportunities. They are now looking to strengthen their Performing Arts team with a proactive, hands-on technician who is passionate about theatre, music and technical production.

In this role, you'll provide technical support across music and performing arts sessions - helping with everything from lighting rigs and sound systems to studio equipment and show set ups.

This role would suit someone with a background in AV, theatre tech, or media production who enjoys hands-on work and supporting live ents in a creative educational setting.

The Role:

• Provide technical support across lessons, rehearsals and performances
• Operate and maintain AV, sound, lighting, and studio equipment
• Fix term contract (12 months)

The Person:

• Background in AV, technical theatre, or media production
• Confident using equipment like mixing desks, lighting rigs and DAWS
• Organised, hands - on, and comfortable working in a busy education environment

Keywords: AV Technician / AV / Technician / Media / Theatre / Sound / Lighting / Studio equipment / Education / College / Wigan / Manchester

Reference Number: 256846

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities