Broadcast and Event AV Technician

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Wembley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an AV Technician, where your skills will contribute to delivering exceptional live music, corporate events, and broadcast productions. You'll work with top-tier equipment and a passionate team, ensuring every event runs smoothly. With a flexible rewards package, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for personal development, this role offers not just a job but a chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to tackle challenges and make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Company car

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in live events, broadcast, or corporate environments as an AV Technician.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively on-site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure AV equipment for various event types.
• Support on-site installations and operation of AV systems.

Skills

AV Technician Experience

Video Systems Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Drawings Interpretation

Education

Industry Qualifications (IPAF, PASMA)

Tools

LED Walls

Media Servers

Projectors

Job description

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About The Role

Sunbelt Rentals Broadcast & Events is looking for a skilled and motivated AV Technician to join our specialist team supporting high-profile live music, corporate events, and broadcast productions. You’ll be working with top-tier equipment and a passionate team, helping deliver technically flawless experiences for our clients across the UK and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare, test, and configure AV equipment for deployment across a range of event types.
2. Support on-site installations, setup, operation, and de-rig of AV systems including video walls, projectors, media servers, switching, and control systems.
3. Work closely with project managers, clients, and freelance teams to ensure all technical needs are met.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively on-site and in prep.
5. Assist with maintenance and return checks of AV equipment to ensure it’s event-ready.
6. Maintain a clean and safe working environment in both warehouse and live event settings.
7. Keep up to date with new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry-leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards, and a great company pension scheme. Other benefits may include a company car and private medical insurance.

About You

If you join the team, we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll discuss your training and personal development needs and your career aspirations.

• Experience working as an AV Technician in live events, broadcast, or corporate environments.
• Good working knowledge of video systems including LED walls, projection, media servers, and signal distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and cable plots.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a calm, professional attitude under pressure.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, travel, and stay away as required by projects.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Industry qualifications (e.g., IPAF, PASMA, manufacturer training) are a bonus.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, with specialist operations in Europe. We serve various sectors including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible, turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, providing equality of opportunity, and fostering a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing are important to us. We support initiatives such as mental health awareness campaigns, first-aider programs, and provide access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, counseling, and financial wellbeing support.