Cable Prep Technician

4Wall; Harlow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

4Wall is seeking a Cable Prep Technician to join the UK warehouse team at our Hertford location. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining, testing, and preparing cables, connectors, and consumables to the highest standards for live events.

You will work closely with Warehouse, Operations and Technical teams, handle stock, use asset management software, and travel occasionally to other sites. A background in AV or data cabling is desirable, with a positive team attitude and the willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience with professional AV, lighting, power, or data cabling is desirable.
• Good understanding of cable preparation, testing, and organisation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, label, and organise cables and connectors to quality standards.
• Maintain cable trunks, spares, and consumables; report shortages or damage.
• Pull and prepare cables for jobs with Warehouse and Operations teams.
• Use company systems to allocate equipment and keep records.

Skills

AV cabling

Cable testing

Lighting cabling

Data cabling

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Posted Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM

We are a global video and lighting service provider with multiple locations across the UK and the US. We bring an unrivalled service and technical know-how to every project we deliver, supporting exhibitions, concerts, touring, conferences, theatre, TV, film and retail.

We are seeking a Cable Prep Technician to join our UK warehouse team and play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our cable department. This is a hands-on technical role, responsible for ensuring all cables, connectors, and consumables are maintained, tested, organised, and prepared to the highest standards.

The role will be based at our Hertford warehouse. Occasional travel to Harlow, may be required short term to support operational requirements and projects. Travel costs associated with this transition will be covered by the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, colour code, label, maintain, and organise cables and connectors in line with company quality standards
• Maintain cable trunks, cable bags, spares, and consumables, reporting any shortages, damage, or missing items
• Pull and prepare cables and equipment for jobs, working closely with the Warehouse, Operations, and Technical teams
• Use company systems to check daily work, allocate equipment to jobs, and maintain accurate records
• Support wider warehouse operations, including equipment preparation, stock taking, loading and unloading, and general warehouse maintenance
• Assist the Logistics team with rigging and de-rigging activities when required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with Health & Safety standards
• Complete relevant paperwork and timesheets accurately

About you

• Previous experience working with professional AV, lighting, power, or data cabling is desirable
• Good understanding of cable preparation, testing, maintenance, and organisation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using computer systems and asset management software
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented approach to work
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to other company locations as required
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 25kg and working in an active warehouse environment
• Flexible and willing to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when required

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician to develop their skills within a busy live events environment, supporting the preparation and maintenance of essential cable infrastructure across the business.

If you’re looking for your next challenge and bring the skills and enthusiasm required, we'd love to hear from you .