Senior Live Event Technician – Lighting, Sound & Travel

L&C Employment Consulting; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced Event Production Technician role based at our Shropshire hub with regular UK travel. The role involves hands-on live, virtual, and hybrid event production across technology, fashion, and drinks sectors.

You will work at least 45 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends, and manage lighting, sound, rigging, and power systems on-site. Opportunities exist for permanent and freelance positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in live events, with 3+ years as a lighting engineer in the corporate sector.
• Deep proficiency in intelligent lighting, LED technology, sound, rigging and power systems.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and overnight when required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• On-Site Execution: Lead as Site Technician during live events, overseeing setup, testing, operation and strike of sound, lighting and power systems.
• Technical Operation: Programme and operate lighting consoles, mix live audio for performers/DJs, and manage power distribution.
• Warehouse Management: Prepare, test and maintain technical equipment before dispatch and upon return.
• Maintenance: Oversee lifecycle management of technical assets, ensuring gear is flight-ready and safe.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure H&S standards are met on every build, staying up to date with rigging and power regulations (BS7909).
• Logistics: Support event logistics by delivering and collecting equipment using company vehicles.

Skills

Lighting engineering

Sound engineering

Rigging

Power systems

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

BS7909 Qualification

Tools

CAD software

Plant tickets

H&S tickets

First Aid

Job description

An experienced Event Production Technician role based at our Shropshire hub with regular UK travel. The role involves hands-on live, virtual, and hybrid event production across technology, fashion, and drinks sectors.

You will work at least 45 hours per week over 5 days, including weekends, and manage lighting, sound, rigging, and power systems on-site. Opportunities exist for permanent and freelance positions.