IT Support Engineer

Legends Global; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event production company in Manchester is seeking an AV Technician to join the Venue Production team. You will be responsible for setting up and operating AV systems for various live events, ensuring exceptional audio performance. Candidates should have experience in live sound engineering and be familiar with digital mixing consoles. This position requires flexibility in working hours and offers a hybrid work environment, with part-time on-site commitments.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven live sound engineering experience in arenas, theatres, or large venues.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced live environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain AV equipment for live events.
• Carry out sound checks for high-quality audio performance.
• Support the Venue Production team on event days.

Skills

Live sound engineering experience

Proficiency with digital & analog mixing consoles

Strong understanding of signal flow

Great communication skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Education

Qualification in audio engineering or related field

Tools

Yamaha mixers

Avid mixers

DigiCo mixers

Job description

About the role

Audio Visual (AV) Technicians to join our Venue Production team. You'll play a vital role in bringing world‑class events to life, from live concerts to premium experiences by delivering exceptional audio‑visual support across our venue. You'll be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting AV systems, ensuring seamless technical delivery for artists, clients, and fans.

Location: Sheffield – hybrid 4 days per week. On‑site customer visits required. Reports to IT Manager. Salary: £28,000.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain AV equipment for live events, conferences, and premium events.


• Carry out sound checks and ensure high‑quality audio performance throughout shows.


• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and calmly under pressure.


• Support premium area setups and assist the wider Venue Production team on event days.


• Safely handle and store equipment, reporting any maintenance needs.


• Work closely with event organisers and the venue IT support engineer.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven live sound engineering experience in arenas, theatres, or large venues.


• Proficiency with digital & analog mixing consoles (Yamaha, Avid, DigiCo).


• Strong understanding of signal flow, wireless microphones & stage patching.


• A team player with great communication skills.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends & holidays.


• Desirable but not essential: qualification in audio engineering or related field; knowledge of QLab, Dante, Waves, or Q‑SYS; experience in multi‑use venues.

Benefits

We support a collaborative, can‑do attitude in a fast‑paced live environment. Join us to help deliver unforgettable experiences and grow professionally.

Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to building a diverse workplace. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.