AV Technician — F1 & Live Event Production Expert

Live Wire Productions; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading Formula 1 teams

Career development

Live Wire Academy

Exposure to latest AV tech

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Live Wire Productions in Banbury, Oxfordshire, seeks an AV Technician to support Formula 1 and live events across the UK. The role is UK-based with occasional travel, focusing on equipment preparation, testing, and on-site delivery.

You will work in a hands-on technical production environment, maintain high standards, assist with stock and training, and help develop our systems for world-class events.

Qualifications

• Experience in the AV, events, technical production or broadcast industry.
• Good understanding of audio, video and lighting equipment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience supporting training or mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Preparation & Event Support: Prepare equipment for Formula 1 and live event deployments; build, test and configure AV systems prior to dispatch; ensure all gear is functional, labelled and documented.
• Equipment Maintenance & Testing: Maintain equipment to high standards; perform preventative maintenance; carry out PAT testing and fault diagnosis; keep records up to date.
• Warehouse & Stock Management: Conduct stock counts; maintain stock records; manage returns; ensure safe and organised warehouse environment.
• Formula 1 Event Support: Provide remote support to travelling technicians; assist with race prep and logistics planning; review returned equipment for servicing.

Skills

AV equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Warehouse operations

IT literacy

Driving licence

Training support

Job description

Live Wire Productions in Banbury, Oxfordshire, seeks an AV Technician to support Formula 1 and live events across the UK. The role is UK-based with occasional travel, focusing on equipment preparation, testing, and on-site delivery.

You will work in a hands-on technical production environment, maintain high standards, assist with stock and training, and help develop our systems for world-class events.