Formula One AV Technician

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the AV sector is seeking experienced AV Technicians to join their traveling team in Wolverhampton. The role involves working at high-profile events like Formula 1, managing AV technology, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be specialized in lighting, sound, or AV. This is a full-time role with responsibilities that include mentoring junior staff, maintaining equipment, and building client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management across various demands.
• Specialization in lighting, sound, or AV with confidence in project management.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-profile shows alongside world-class teams.
• Write detailed race reports post-event, highlighting improvements.
• Manage equipment and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Event Management

Lighting

Sound

AV Technology

Client Communication

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04.06.2025

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Location: Banbury / Travelling

For the past 10 years, Live Wire has worked across Formula 1, supplying technology to major teams and F1 Management. Our work includes constructing viewer experiences in teams' hospitality suites, paddock, garages, and factories, elevating each of the 24 races a year. We collaborate with suppliers to deliver pioneering technology and innovation.

Live Wire provides AV technology for events such as Festivals, Concerts, Conferences, Theatre, and Dance. We work with venues like Southbank Centre, Barbican, Sadler's Wells to provide technicians, support, and equipment.

We are seeking AV technicians to join our traveling team, working with clients like Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin, McLaren, F1 Management, and F1 Academy. Technicians will use cutting-edge equipment to support various events, from driver interviews to hospitality entertainment and live race commentary, including pit links. The role requires working under pressure to exceed client expectations and continuously improve equipment, events, and team performance.

Responsibilities include managing equipment carefully, assisting with packing procedures for safe shipping, maintaining equipment throughout the season, and addressing damages or repairs promptly.

Technicians must write detailed race reports, providing insights into build, scheduling, equipment use, and sustainability tracking after each event. Reports should be delivered promptly to relevant parties.

We encourage our technicians to mentor junior team members, exemplify high work standards, and collaborate closely with operations, production, project, and finance teams to ensure seamless race delivery and continuous improvement.

We are looking for AV Technicians committed to full-time roles.

Responsibilities:

• Operate high-profile shows, working alongside world-class drivers and musicians.
• Create comprehensive production schedules and kit lists for clients and crew.
• Write debriefs for management and clients post-race, highlighting action points and improvement ideas.
• Maintain equipment, report damages, and take corrective actions.
• Manage and motivate independently.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Communicate effectively with on-track and UK teams.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in event management of varying demands.
• Specialization in lighting, sound, or AV, with confidence to manage all project aspects.