Sound Technician

Universal Live Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime and bonus

Pension

Health benefits

Job summary

Universal Live Ltd is seeking an experienced Sound Technician to lead on audio delivery for a range of live and hybrid events across the UK. You will setup, operate and fault-find audio systems, working alongside project managers and other technicians to ensure high-quality sound and memorable client experiences.

The role requires hands-on experience with analogue and digital systems, including mixers, routing and Dante-networked audio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering technically demanding corporate and live events.
• Strong understanding of analogue and digital audio systems.
• Experience with mixing consoles, routing, and show files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and operate professional audio systems for live events.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to specify suitable audio solutions.
• Manage digital audio, wireless mics, recording, streaming, and hybrid audio.
• Deploy and optimise PA systems for reliable coverage and speech intelligibility.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain high standards of prep and delivery.
• Liaise with clients, venues and other departments during events.
• Support development of other technicians and share knowledge.

Skills

Live sound

Audio systems

RF coordination

Dante networking

Troubleshooting

Tools

Mixing consoles

Networked audio

Job description

Package: Overtime and bonus available, pension, health benefits.

Reports to: COO

Who are we?

Together, we are live.

Universal Live is a full-service technical solutions provider to the live event industry. We provide equipment and support to live event clients including Event Management and Production Companies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.

We are a single source of all disciplines of audio, light, vision, scenic, power and content. We offer a complete support service from conception to delivery of any event. Our services include content creation, 3D visualisations, VR experiences, creative concept ideas and interactive technology.

As an employee you’ll work alongside a dedicated team of professionals with a commitment to deliver great events and have some fun along the way.

www.universal-live.com

What will you do?

The primary function is to lead on sound preparation, setup and operation across a wide range of events, working closely with Project Managers and other technicians to deliver high-quality audio and memorable experiences for our clients.

You will take responsibility for the technical delivery of audio on-site, from system setup and configuration through to show operation and fault-finding, acting as a go-to person for sound within the technical team.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing, configuring and operating professional audio systems for live events.
• Working with Project Managers to specify suitable audio solutions for events when required.
• Managing digital audio, networked systems, wireless microphones, recording, streaming and hybrid audio requirements.
• Deploying and optimising PA systems to achieve reliable coverage and speech intelligibility.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and maintaining a high standard of preparation and delivery.
• Liaising with clients, venues and other technical departments throughout an event.
• Working with the Warehouse and Hire teams to improve audio standards, equipment preparation and technical processes.
• Sharing knowledge and supporting the development of less experienced technicians.
• Contributing practical experience and technical knowledge to the future development of Universal Live’s audio systems and equipment.
• Supporting other departments when sound duties are complete.

What you need to do it:

The successful candidate will be an experienced Sound Technician with proven experience delivering technically demanding live events, with corporate conferences and events being the primary focus.

Experience from other live production environments such as music, theatre or touring is also welcomed where the skills are relevant to the role.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience delivering technically demanding corporate and live events, including large conferences, multi-room events, awards and hybrid productions.
• Strong experience operating professional analogue and digital audio systems, including mixing consoles, show files, routing and system configuration.
• Strong practical knowledge of networked audio, wireless microphone systems and RF coordination.
• Good understanding of PA system design, processing, coverage, room acoustics and speech intelligibility.
• Experience managing audio for recording, streaming, hybrid events and integration with wider show systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure.
• Confident client-facing communication skills, with a collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge and support other technicians.

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience with professional system-design, control and RF-coordination software.
• Experience with additional digital mixing platforms and networked audio systems.
• Relevant manufacturer, Dante or professional audio training and certification.
• IPAF / PASMA or other access equipment qualifications.
• Practical knowledge of temporary power distribution and electrical safety within live events.
• Experience mixing live music or entertainment as part of corporate and awards events.
• Full UK driving licence.

CORE ATTRIBUTES

We are looking to recruit an individual who shares our core values of teamwork, innovation, passion, creativity, attention to detail, boldness and client service.

This is a technically experienced role, but just as importantly we are looking for someone who will work well as part of the existing team, share their knowledge and contribute positively to how we deliver events.

Our ethos is to take our work seriously, but not ourselves, so a sense of humour and the ability to have some fun along the way is also a great attribute to have.

WORKING HOURS

Although much of the time we aim to work standard office hours, the live event industry isn’t your typical day job and offers a vibrant, fast-paced and rewarding working environment.

The ideal candidate for this role will understand that this comes with the need for flexibility in terms of the working week, including evenings, weekends, overnight stays and travel, dependent on project requirements and business needs.

As a business we promote a healthy work/life balance, and you’ll be rewarded for time worked outside office hours.

The small print:

• This is a permanent full-time post commencing as soon as possible
• There is a probation period of six months
• This is a full-time post with evening and weekend working, for which overtime will be paid
• Basic hours of work are normally 08:30-17:00 with a 30-minute lunch break
• Salary for this post is dependent on experience and on completion of probation
• The holiday leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Holiday entitlement for full-time employees is 23 days per annum, including three days between Christmas and New Year, plus bank holidays, and rises with length of service