Events - AV Technician / Head of Audio

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced AV Technician or Head of Audio to manage AV equipment for live events including corporate functions and exhibitions. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a supportive and creative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in event delivery and a passion for live production.

Qualifications

• Background in technical delivery of live events, preferably corporate.
• Experience in technical elements of event delivery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate AV equipment in various event settings.
• Communicate with Production Managers and clients.
• Prep, test and maintain live event equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
• Use rental management software for stock control.
• Assist with warehouse maintenance.

Skills

Technical delivery of live events

Experience with lighting

Experience with sound

Experience with video

Tools

Rental management software

Job description

THE COMPANY

With a multitude of services all under one roof including set, stage, lighting, video, and design capabilities, this agency provide their clients with a solution to all their production needs. Based in the South West, they boast an array of high-end kit that rivals any London production agency - no project is too big for this company!

As a boutique family owned business who produce quality events to a broad spectrum of clients, this events company offers you an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment on an exciting range of events, ranging from high-end corporate events, to live music & touring, alongside engaging product launches - and everything in between.

THE ROLE

With their portfolio ever-growing and a warehouse full of top‑of‑the‑range equipment, they are looking for both an experienced AV Technician and Head of Audio to join the team, being responsible for the following :

• Manage and operate AV equipment in a variety of event settings, to include conferences, exhibitions, live virtual & hybrid.
• Communicate effectively with Production Managers and clients regarding upcoming events.
• Prep, test and maintain live event equipment.
• Assisting with loading and unloading trucks when transporting kit to / from site.
• Using rental management software to check kit in & out and assist with stock control.
• Assisting with warehouse maintenance, recycling & waste management.
• International travel and onsite installations

THE CANDIDATE

You will have a background in the technical delivery of live events, preferably corporate, and there will be excellent long‑term progression and development opportunities for candidates with the enthusiasm to succeed in this role. Experience in technical elements of event delivery is essential, covering lighting, sound, and video.

In return you will have the opportunity to join a supportive company with direct progression opportunities as well as a fun and sociable office environment, with the chance to work on highly creative projects.

Vacancy Reference : GS