Music Technician

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Music Technician in Birmingham to support music and performing arts programs. The role includes technical equipment management and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment and possess GCSEs in English and Maths. This temporary role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a creative and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting music and performing arts programmes.
• Practical knowledge of setting up music equipment.
• Awareness of safety standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of equipment stock and usage.
• Set up and support practical sessions using equipment.
• Provide technical support to learners.

Skills

Experience in music and performing arts

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

Tools

Audio equipment

Lighting equipment

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a leading Further Education College based in West Midlands. We are recruiting for an experienced Music Technician

Role: Music Technician
Location: West Midlands
Start: September 2025
Job Type: Temporary

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Music Technician to join a dynamic Creative Arts team, providing technical support across a range of music and performing arts training programmes. The role involves preparing practical learning spaces, managing equipment and materials, ensuring health and safety compliance, and contributing to technical demonstrations where needed.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that resources and training areas are fully equipped, well-maintained, and aligned with the needs of learners and the curriculum.

Key Success Factors:-

· Experience working within a music and performing arts environment, ideally in an educational or training setting.
· Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and legislation.
· Ability to manage, audit and maintain resources and stock effectively.
· Collaboration with teaching staff to ensure sessions are technically supported and resourced.
· Coordination with suppliers to manage deliveries and stock records.

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain up-to-date records of equipment stock and usage.
· Set up and support the delivery of practical sessions using audio, lighting, and theatre equipment.
· Ensure the security of equipment and facilities, preventing unauthorised access. Assist in risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
· Provide technical support to learners during practical sessions.
· Issue, retrieve, and demonstrate the correct use of equipment to students.
· Prepare materials and resources as required by line management.
· Ensure clear and correct signage, access, and safe shutdown procedures are in place.
· Actively contribute to internal and external meetings and team planning sessions.
· Promote a culture of inclusivity, responsibility, and aspiration within the learning environment.
· Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies on data protection and regulatory compliance.
· Support wider organisational activities such as enrolment and assessment.
· Approach tasks flexibly, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Education, Skills and Requirements:

· GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
· Previous experience supporting music and performing arts programmes, including direct learner support.
· Practical knowledge of maintaining and setting up music and performing arts equipment.
· Awareness of relevant safety standards and legislation.
· Strong organisational and communication skills.
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Willingness to undertake other duties as reasonably requested by line management.

Additional Information:

· An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.
· A strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the wellbeing of all learners.
· Adherence to the organisation's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policies and active contribution to an inclusive learning environment.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for music and technical support who enjoys working in a creative, hands-on environment.

If you are interested in this role or would like to apply please send through your most up to date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.