Freelance Event Technician

EMS Events; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based AV company is seeking freelance AV Event Technicians. Ideal candidates should have strong AV knowledge and experience in customer-facing roles. Responsibilities include delivering technical support during events and maintaining professional interactions with clients. The role requires readiness for a prompt start and the ability to work under pressure, often during long hours.

Qualifications

• Proven in-depth understanding of AV, including sound, lighting, video, and IT.
• Experience in delivering high-quality service.
• Ability to work long hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support for audio-visual event setup.
• Represent the company professionally on-site.
• Use initiative to resolve issues calmly.

Skills

AV understanding

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

About EMS Events

We are an established Audio Visual Hire, Live Events and Staging Company based in Central London, and have been trading for over 25 years.

We are a fantastic company to work for and are now looking to expand our team and continue to grow and develop our business. We strive to offer excellent customer service to all of our clients.

The Job Overview

We are currently in search of freelance AV Event/Corporate Event Technicians. Ideal candidates should be ready for a prompt start and possess a background in customer-facing corporate roles, delivering technical support encompassing all facets of audio-visual event setup and assistance.

Our freelance positions are well-suited for experienced freelancers seeking additional days of work.

Qualifications And Skills

• Have a proven in-depth understanding of AV, including: Sound, Lighting, Video, Projection, IT, etc.
• Experience in all aspects of productions.
• You should be able to display that you regularly use your own initiative.
• You should have experience of delivering a high quality service to all types of client’s, have excellent client facing skills and good communication skills.
• A good positive and happy attitude as well as a team player.
• Ability to work long hours on events when required due to the nature of the events industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and to resolve issues diplomatically and calmly.
• Represent the company in a professional manner on its customer’s sites.
• You must have the capability to carry and lift AV equipment and staging from vans to venues.

Job Type: Freelance (Part Time)

Work Location: In person