Sound Engineer

Christy Media Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Christy Media Solutions is recruiting a Live Sound Engineer for our client, combining live sound operations at UK sporting events with hands‑on audio installation, maintenance and repair work.

This practical role is suited to someone equally comfortable behind a mixing desk and working with professional audio gear, with travel across mainland UK and flexible base location within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring and terminating pro audio or AV installations.
• Experience fitting and installing professional audio or AV equipment.
• Strong customer-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Live sound mixing experience, particularly in sporting venues, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of 100V line speaker systems, Q-SYS, Soundweb, Yamaha digital mixers or two-way radios would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Mixing sound at live sporting events.
• Rack building and speaker installation.
• Cable pulling and termination.
• Servicing and repairing hire equipment.
• On-site maintenance and repair of installed sound systems.
• Working with race officials and other on-site personnel.
• Learning the main rules of horseracing to interact effectively with customers.
• Potentially progressing into sound system design, commissioning and installation project management.

Skills

Live sound mixing

Pro audio install

Customer communication

Driving licence

Event engineering

Tools

Yamaha digital mixers

Q-SYS

Soundweb

Two-way radios

Job description

Christy Media Solutions is recruiting a Live Sound Engineer on behalf of our client for a varied position combining live sound operations at UK sporting events with hands‑on audio installation, maintenance and repair work.

This is a practical role for someone equally comfortable behind a mixing desk and working directly with professional audio equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Mixing sound at live sporting events
• Rack building and speaker installation
• Cable pulling and termination
• Servicing and repairing hire equipment
• On‑site maintenance and repair of installed sound systems
• Working with race officials and other on‑site personnel
• Learning the main rules of horseracing to interact effectively with customers
• Potentially progressing into sound system design, commissioning and installation project management

What we're looking for:

• Experience wiring and terminating pro audio or AV installations
• Experience fitting and installing professional audio or AV equipment
• Strong customer‑facing communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Live sound mixing experience, particularly in sporting venues, is highly desirable
• Knowledge of 100V line speaker systems, Q‑SYS, Soundweb, Yamaha digital mixers or two‑way radios would be beneficial

The role involves frequent mainland UK travel, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays. There is flexibility around where the successful candidate is based, with North/Central to Southern England best suited to the operation.

If you're looking for a varied sound engineering role combining live events with practical technical work and future development opportunities, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Christy Media Solutions is committed to inclusive and equitable recruitment and welcome applications from all backgrounds.