AV Technician

Detroit Institute of Arts; Harlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

4Wall UK is seeking an experienced AV Technician to join our team. Based in Harlow, Essex with relocation to Hertford, Hertfordshire from July 2026, you will build, operate and maintain video equipment used in live events in the warehouse and on site in the UK and internationally.

You will travel worldwide and work with some of the best global brands around. You will be involved in using the latest technology, with opportunities to grow within the role and develop your skills across events and

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of audio, video and networking techniques is essential.
• Demonstrated AV/live event experience or electronics training is required.
• Good troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Able to take directions and multitask in a fast-paced environment without supervision.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are required.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and breakdown LED panels and related equipment for events.
• Provide technical support for events.
• Assist in executing projects from concept to delivery.
• Work as part of a team and provide technical assistance to colleagues.
• Load/unload vans and prep equipment.
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork.
• Follow health and safety standards and safe working practices.
• Assist with warehouse duties and stock checks when needed.
• Attend training and perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Audio engineering

Video networking

Troubleshooting

Team player

Customer service

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

LED panels

AV equipment

Networking gear

Job description

We are looking for an experienced AV Technician to join our 4Wall UK team.

Currently based in Harlow, Essex with relocation to Hertford, Hertfordshire from July 2026, You will be responsible for the build, operation, maintenance of video equipment used in live events in the warehouse and on site at events in the UK and internationally. Travelling worldwide you’ll work with some of the best global brands around.

This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to work with the latest technology, with the space to grow and develop within the role.

Role and Responsibilities

• The set up, operation, and breakdown of equipment pertaining to an event, primarily LED panels.
• Provide appropriate technical support for the events undertaken.
• Assisting in the execution of specific projects from concept to delivery.
• Working as part of a team, providing technical assistance to other Technicians as necessary.
• Pulling and prepping equipment for jobs.
• Assisting in the loading and unloading of vans/trucks.
• Ensuring accurate completion of paperwork.
• Following safe working practices and maintaining health and safety standards to ensure that you, your co-workers, clients, and members of the public are kept safe.
• Assist with warehouse duties when necessary (including assisting with stock taking of equipment if requested).
• Attending and participating in training as required.
• Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Pre-Requisites

• Broad knowledge of audio, video and networking techniques is essential.
• Demonstrated technical/electronics training, and/or experience within the AV live event industry is required.
• Must have good troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to take directions as well as multitask in a fast-paced environment without supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude, be team-orientated and have great customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with co-workers and clients, often under deadline pressure.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Physical Requirements

The duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as push, pull, bend, climb, reach, twist, and kneel, and lift and/or move 25kg.

Other physical requirements of the role include communication, excellent manual dexterity, aural skills and visual acuity such as close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will not always be in a temperature-controlled work environment and may experience temperature variations due to local weather conditions.

Hours and Availability

Full time – a minimum of 40 hours per week Monday- Sunday.

Overtime will be required as necessitated by the needs of the business which will include early mornings, late evenings and weekends. Global travel and overnight stays will also be required. The ability to facilitate this is key as the needs of the business are paramount.

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If you are self-motivated, flexible and have the required skills and abilities together the desire to work with some of the most exciting technologies around in a company who are committed to career growth and development