Lighting & Sound Technician

Sexy Fish Manchester - Team Member; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious dining venue in Manchester is seeking a part-time Sound & Lighting Technician. The role involves operating sound and lighting for a variety of events, assisting the events team, and ensuring high standards of equipment maintenance. Candidates should have strong AV technical skills, particularly in corporate or hospitality settings, and be highly organized. Benefits include generous discounts, holiday allowances, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Generous discount off your bill

Opportunities for progression

28 days holiday, increasing with service

Friend referral bonuses

Exclusive discounts on various services

Staff recognition and incentives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the setup and operation of audio and AV equipment.
• Passionate about events and technology.
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Operation of sound and lighting for various events.
• Assisting the events team with AV needs.
• Maintaining equipment to a high standard.
• Liaising with Venue GMs regarding AV needs.
• Ensuring tech cover for all events.

Skills

Experience in audio and AV equipment setup

Knowledge of Digico Digital mixers

Knowledge of Pioneer DJ kit

Knowledge of Qsys Systems

Knowledge of Avolites lighting consoles

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

As a Sound & Lighting technician you will be working on a range of events of varying scale. You will be based on site and will assist with the day-to‑day technical delivery and operation of different events such as talks, DJ set ups, product launches, charity events, gala dinners and small intimate live performances.

This role is part time 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Operation of Sound
• Operation of lights
• Assisting the events team on all AV needs they have
• Maintaining kit to a high standard
• Liaising with Venue GMs that all their AV needs are being met
• Insuring all events have adequate tech coverReporting to the Group Technical Manager on all expenditure of kit and crew

Qualifications

• Have strong experience in the set up and operation of audio and AV equipment, specifically within a corporate or hospitality environment
• Are passionate about events and technology in equal measure and are keen to progress their career in event production
• Have knowledge of Digico Digital mixers, Pioneer DJ kit, Qsys Systems and Avolites lighting consoles desirable
• Are highly organised with the ability to multitask and excellent team players

Benefits

• Generous discount off your bill (including drinks), when dining in one of our restaurants across the Group
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression across the Group
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 5 extra days
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral
• Exclusive access to our discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadget, and much more
• Reward programmes, long service awards, and staff recognition and incentives