Sound Technician

SER Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SER Limited is seeking an experienced Sound Technician to join a busy live events environment in the UK. You will own the technical delivery of sound on-site, supporting conferences, hybrid productions and multi-room events, while coordinating with project managers and other technical teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with analogue/digital audio systems, Dante, wireless mics and RF coordination, plus strong troubleshooting and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering technically demanding corporate and live events.
• Strong experience operating analogue and digital audio systems.
• Confident use of mixing consoles, show files, audio routing and system configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Dante and Dante Controller is essential.
• Strong knowledge of networked audio and audio-over-IP systems.
• Experience with wireless microphone systems and RF coordination.
• Good understanding of PA system design, processing, coverage and speech intelligibility.
• Experience managing audio for recording, streaming, hybrid events and integration with wider show systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills with calm, methodical approach.
• Confident client-facing communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to share knowledge with other technicians.
• Ability to work flexibly around live event requirements, including evenings, weekends, travel and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and operate professional audio systems for live events.
• Work alongside Project Managers to specify and develop suitable audio solutions.
• Configure and manage digital audio, networked audio systems and wireless microphone systems.
• Use Dante and Dante Controller for networked audio configuration, routing and system management.
• Deploy and optimise PA systems to achieve reliable coverage and excellent speech intelligibility.
• Manage audio requirements for recording, streaming and hybrid events.
• Configure mixing consoles, show files, routing and system processing.
• Carry out RF coordination and manage wireless microphone systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues efficiently and methodically, both during preparation and on-site.
• Liaise confidently with clients, venues and other technical departments throughout an event.
• Work closely with warehouse and hire teams to maintain high standards of equipment preparation and technical delivery.
• Support and share knowledge with less experienced technicians.
• Contribute practical technical knowledge to the development of audio systems, equipment and processes.
• Support other technical departments when required.

Skills

Dante

Dante Controller

Networked audio

Wireless microphones

PA system design

Mixing consoles

Audio routing

Job description

Sound Technician

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £32,000 basic (£38,000 OTE)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, travel and overnight stays
Overtime: Paid
Start Date: ASAP

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Sound Technician to join a busy live events environment, taking responsibility for the preparation, setup and operation of professional audio systems across a wide range of events.

The role will primarily focus on corporate conferences, live events, awards, multi-room and hybrid productions, working closely with Project Managers and other technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality audio.

You will take ownership of the technical delivery of sound on-site, from system preparation and configuration through to show operation, troubleshooting and fault-finding. You will also act as a key point of technical knowledge for audio within the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and operate professional audio systems for live events.
• Work alongside Project Managers to specify and develop suitable audio solutions where required.
• Configure and manage digital audio, networked audio systems and wireless microphone systems.
• Use Dante and Dante Controller for networked audio configuration, routing and system management.
• Deploy and optimise PA systems to achieve reliable coverage and excellent speech intelligibility.
• Manage audio requirements for recording, streaming and hybrid events.
• Configure mixing consoles, show files, routing and system processing.
• Carry out RF coordination and manage wireless microphone systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues efficiently and methodically, both during preparation and on-site.
• Liaise confidently with clients, venues and other technical departments throughout an event.
• Work closely with warehouse and hire teams to maintain high standards of equipment preparation and technical delivery.
• Support and share knowledge with less experienced technicians.
• Contribute practical technical knowledge to the development of audio systems, equipment and processes.
• Support other technical departments when required.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be an experienced Sound Technician with a strong track record of delivering technically demanding live events.

Corporate conferences and events will be a key focus, although experience within other live production environments such as music, theatre or touring will also be considered where the technical skills are transferable.

Essential Skills & 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.
• Confident use of mixing consoles, show files, audio routing and system configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Dante and Dante Controller is essential.
• Strong practical knowledge of networked audio and audio-over-IP systems.
• Experience with 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 and fault-finding skills, with the ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure.
• Confident client-facing communication skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the willingness to support and share knowledge with other technicians.
• Ability to work flexibly around live event requirements, including evenings, weekends, travel and overnight stays.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with professional system-design, control or RF-coordination software.
• Experience with a