Senior AV Tech - F1 & Live Events Lead

Live Wire Productions; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Wire Productions, Banbury, is seeking a Senior AV Technician to own the planning, preparation, delivery and continual improvement of AV systems across Formula 1 and diverse live projects. You will lead installations, operate high-profile productions and mentor junior technicians, ensuring safety, quality and seamless delivery.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, experience guiding crews on fast-paced events, and the ability to travel extensively across the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within live events, AV or technical production.
• Strong technical understanding across audio, video, networking and control systems.
• Proven experience leading crews on live events.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation, operation and de-rig of AV systems across Formula 1 and live event projects.
• Operate high-profile productions involving world‑class drivers, athletes, musicians, executives and VIP guests.
• Take ownership of technical delivery, ensuring all systems are deployed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively during live operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, equipment utilisation and event delivery standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Troubleshooting

Planning & coordination

Live events AV

Tools

Dante

Q-SYS

IP-based AV

LED processing

Media servers

Job description

Live Wire Productions, Banbury, is seeking a Senior AV Technician to own the planning, preparation, delivery and continual improvement of AV systems across Formula 1 and diverse live projects. You will lead installations, operate high-profile productions and mentor junior technicians, ensuring safety, quality and seamless delivery.

The role requires strong client-facing skills, experience guiding crews on fast-paced events, and the ability to travel extensively across the UK and internationally.