Live Audio Engineer

DNA Recruit; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live events company is looking for a Live Audio Engineer to deliver high-quality audio for live events in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include mixing live shows, managing RF systems, and collaborating with project teams. Candidates should have strong experience in audio engineering, be detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a supportive team culture. This role offers varied projects, strong health benefits, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Health and wellbeing benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in live audio engineering.
• Confident with digital control systems like Yamaha and DiGiCo.
• Knowledge of speaker systems design such as d&b and L-Acoustics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding audio for live events.
• Mix live shows including music and spoken word.
• Prep, test and build audio systems.

Skills

Live audio engineering

Digital control systems

Speaker systems design

Managing RF systems

Understanding of acoustic principles

Production techniques

Job description

Live Audio Engineer – Hertfordshire / Onsite

A leading live events and production company is looking for a Live Audio Engineer to join their growing technical team. If you thrive in fast paced environments, love creative problem solving and enjoy delivering exceptional live experiences, this could be a great next step.

The Role

In this hands‑on position, you’ll be responsible for delivering high quality audio across a wide range of live events. You’ll work from prep through to show time, handling system builds, RF coordination, mixing, installation and de‑rigging. You’ll collaborate closely with project teams, support clients onsite, and play a key role in bringing complex productions to life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver outstanding audio for live events
• Mix live shows including music and spoken word
• Prep, test and build audio systems
• Manage RF across multiple projects
• Install and de‑rig systems with precision
• Work closely with project teams to understand technical and client requirements
• Share your knowledge and contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in live audio engineering
• Confident with digital control systems (e.g. Yamaha, DiGiCo)
• Knowledge of speaker systems design (e.g. d»b, L‑Acoustics)
• Experience managing RF systems (e.g. Sennheiser, Shure)
• Understanding of acoustic principles
• Working knowledge of general production techniques across IT, rigging, power and data
• Someone who’s detail focused, communicative and takes pride in delivering great work

Why It’s a Great Place to Work

• Fast paced, varied projects with well known brands and venues
• Supportive, collaborative team culture-w
• Strong health and wellbeing benefits
• Opportunities for learning, development and long term progression
• High quality tools, equipment and tech provided
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Plenty of overtime opportunities

Details

• Location: Hertfordshire
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (flexibility required)
• Salary: Dependent on experience

If you're passionate about live audio and want to be part of a team delivering standout experiences, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

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