Broadcast and Event AV Technician

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; Wembley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled AV Technician to support high-profile live music, corporate events, and broadcast productions. In this dynamic role, you will work with top-tier equipment and a passionate team, ensuring technically flawless experiences for clients across the UK. You'll prepare and configure AV systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a safe working environment. The company offers generous holiday allowances, life assurance, and a great pension scheme, fostering a culture of care and support for its employees. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a thriving environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as an AV Technician in live events and corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of video systems and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure AV equipment for various events.
• Troubleshoot technical issues on-site and maintain equipment.

Skills

AV Technician experience

Knowledge of video systems

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Flexibility to work irregular hours

Education

Industry qualifications (e.g., IPAF, PASMA)

Tools

AV equipment

LED walls

Media servers

Job description

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:

• Prepare, test, and configure AV equipment for deployment across a range of event types.
• Support on-site installations, setup, operation, and de-rig of AV systems including video walls, projectors, media servers, switching, and control systems.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and freelance teams to ensure all technical needs are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively on-site and in prep.
• Assist with maintenance and return checks of AV equipment to ensure it’s event-ready.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in both warehouse and live event settings.
• 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 will depend on your job role and may include 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 talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in the role you will need to bring:

• 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 - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government, and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services, and financial wellbeing support.