Senior Live Event Technician & Duty Manager

Legends Global (Europe); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

5% Pension Contribution

Healthshield Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Legends Global in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Technician to support delivery of live events at Sheffield City Hall. You will provide technical expertise across sound, lighting, AV and rigging, ensuring venues are event-ready and compliant.

You will lead on-site, supervise Technicians and Casual Technicians, and assume Duty Manager responsibilities when required, coordinating with clients and visiting productions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of live event production, including sound, lighting, AV and rigging systems.
• Experience operating technical equipment in live entertainment venues.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in live events.
• Flexible, self-motivated, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support for events, including setup, operation and breakdown of staging, seating, rigging, sound, lighting and AV equipment.
• Act as a key technical contact for clients and visiting productions, providing advice and advancing events.
• Ensure all technical equipment and installations are safe, compliant and properly maintained.
• Supervise Technicians and Casual Technicians, supporting training and daily tasks.
• Support maintenance, inspection and stock control of venue equipment.
• Act as Duty Manager when required, supporting operations and safety procedures.

Skills

Live event tech

Sound systems

Lighting rigs

AV equipment

Rigging

Team supervision

Health & safety

Flexible schedule

Job description

Legends Global in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Technician to support delivery of live events at Sheffield City Hall. You will provide technical expertise across sound, lighting, AV and rigging, ensuring venues are event-ready and compliant.

You will lead on-site, supervise Technicians and Casual Technicians, and assume Duty Manager responsibilities when required, coordinating with clients and visiting productions.