Senior Event Technician

AYRE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company is seeking a Senior Event Technician to join its Operations Team in Leeds. The role entails project management, team leadership, and a proactive approach to ensure the successful delivery of events. With a focus on technical coordination and client relations, this position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, helping to mentor junior technicians while ensuring projects are completed to high standards.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of at least 5 years in live events and production.
• Experience leading a team for at least 2 years.
• Strong understanding of technical elements in the live events industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and de-preparation of event equipment.
• Act as primary onsite contact for clients and team members.
• Mentor junior technicians and support their development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Job description

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Overview of the role

The role of Senior Event Technician plays a pivotal role within the Operations Team. Working alongside the Projects team, the role will develop an excellent understand of upcoming assigned projects , and what is required from each. Working with the Sales function, the role will develop an excellent understanding of the client, their wants, needs and requirements. Working with the Warehouse function the role will communicate prep and de-prep times along with any job specific requirements.

The Senior Event Technician will understand and interpret event plans and schedules toensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales and specifications. Providing a central point of contact for onsite team members, the client and other stakeholders, the role will have an excellent understanding of all elements of a project. The role will be responsible for reporting back to the Operations and Sales functions on key performance indicators, ensuring any challenges are clearly communicated.

By taking a‘lead from the front;’ approach, the role will take a proactive approach in supporting and building fellow team members knowledge, skills and confidence. With the way business and technology are evolving, it's important this role leads with a 'digital first' mindset: less paper, fewer scattered notes, and a clearer, more organised way of working

During busy period, the Senior Event Technician may be given other duties to carry out.

- Lead and oversee the preparation and de-preparation of equipment, ensuring everything is ready for events.

- Take full responsibility for delivering projects on time and within budget.

- Act as the primary onsite contact, ensuring clear communication with clients and team members.

- Provide coaching and knowledge-sharing to support junior technicians.

- Lead by example with a can-do attitude, always maintaining professionalism.

- Support the warehouse team with general duties when required.

- Work flexibly across different areas of the business to ensure smooth operations.

People Management

- Lead and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills and confidence.

- Act as the onsite point of contact for clients, ensuring they are kept informed at all times.

- Oversee and manage a team of technicians, ensuring projects are delivered within scope, budget, and timescales.

- Foster a customer-first mindset, ensuring high levels of service and professionalism.

- Take an active role in personal development, continuously learning and improving.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong leadership skills, able to motivate, coach, and empower a team.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities, able to turn challenges into opportunities.

- Highly organised, with exceptional time management.

- Clear and effective communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels.

- Ability to prioritise workload effectively, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.

Personal Specifications

- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Highly motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.

- Ability to work in extreme temperatures and varied environments.

- Capable of lifting up to 16kg and placing items on shelves/platforms up to 1.65m high.

- Ability to repeatedly climb various ladders with a minimum of 10 rungs.

- Must meet all safety requirements for applicable policies and wear appropriate PPE throughout shifts.

- Valid driver’s licence with an acceptable driving record.

- Comfortable with standing for long periods of time with walking, sitting, repetitive climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-should reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, leading and twisting.

Knowledge & Experience

- Must have a proven track record of at least 5 years working within the live events and event production industry.

- Ability to demonstrate excellent understanding of all technical elements within the live events industry, including but not limited to, lighting, audio, staging, vision, power and rigging.

- Must have a proven track record of at least 2 years leading a team.

- Must have at least 5 years working closely with clients to deliver their projects to agreed specifications.

- Ability to demonstrate active problem-solving skills.

- Must have a proven track record of adhering and delivering events to an agreed plan.

- Departmental Manager

- Junior Project Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,900.00 per year

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• event technician: 5 years (required)

Location:

• Leeds LS10 1BL (preferred)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Events Services

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