Event Audio Visual Technician

Live Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production agency in Birmingham is seeking an Event Audio Visual Technician to manage AV equipment for corporate events. This role offers flexible working, career progression, and the chance to work with a dynamic team. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role and be adept with AV technology. Join a company known for its innovative approach and supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development programmes

33-days annual leave

Annual profit share scheme

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Discretionary company bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role is ideal.
• Full UK clean driving license required.
• Flexible with working hours and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test AV equipment for hire and events.
• Conduct warehouse maintenance tasks and manage equipment checks.
• Deliver and set up AV kit on-site during events.

Skills

AV equipment proficiency

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Job description

Flexible working options: Are you looking to join an award-winning creative production agency that puts both their clients and their team first? This could be the perfect role for you as an Event Audio Visual Technician

Competitive salary
Progression opportunities
Employee awards & development programmes
33-days annual leave (Including Bank Holidays and Christmas & New Year's shutdown)
TOIL Annual company profit share scheme
Pension scheme with advisor services
Westfield health & wellbeing cover 4x salary death in service insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible working
Discretionary company bonus
Excellent career progression
Fantastic company culture and team retention

The Company

This company is a multi-award-winning creative event production agency, known for delivering unforgettable corporate events across the UK. Based in the Midlands, it blends cutting-edge event technology with a people-first approach. Recently recognised with prestigious industry awards, the company continues to exceed expectations and push creative boundaries in every project.

The team is a diverse and dynamic mix of professionals, collaborating across AV hire, live events, and virtual productions - all under one roof. This integrated setup allows the company to provide seamless delivery, innovative solutions, and genuine value to clients.

With a warm, open, and supportive culture, the company understands the demands of the events industry—from irregular hours to fast-paced deadlines and actively promotes flexibility and wellbeing in return for commitment and hard work. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Event Audio Visual Technician to join one of the UK's most trusted names in AV and creative event production.

The Role

This role is for an Event Audio Visual Technician / AV Warehouse Operative with proven experience in the AV industry. You’ll be at the heart of event production, working across operations, AV hire, and live events.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and preparing AV equipment, delivering and setting it up on-site, and ensuring everything runs smoothly during events. The role also gives you the chance to develop your skills, take on more responsibility, and work on high-profile events for corporate clients. It’s a hands-on, varied role for someone who is positive, self-motivated, and enjoys problem-solving while delivering great client experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Management

• Efficiently prepare and test AV equipment for hire and events, ensuring all deadlines are met
• PAT testing
• Load and unload vehicles, ensuring safe and secure transport of all equipment in accordance with ISO procedures

Warehouse Operations

• Conduct general maintenance tasks to ensure smooth warehouse operations
• Check equipment back in from hire and events, verifying its condition and readiness for future use
• Travel between branches and suppliers as needed to support operations

On-site Delivery & Setup of AV Kit

The Candidate

Essential:

• Ideally a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Full UK clean driving license
• Proficient with AV equipment and eager to develop further
• Flexible with working hours, willing to travel and work non-standard hours
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Adaptable and resourceful, ability to think on your feet
• Committed to on-going learning and professional development
• Good time keeping

In return, they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, companywide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member, and above all the chance to join a first-rate agency where career progression abounds.

This is an excellent role for a dedicated Event Audio Visual Technician who wants to grow their career and work with a team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential, and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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Vacancy Ref: DP15819