Venue AV Technician — Onsite Event Pro

Production Futures Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Healthcare package

Dental cover

Optical coverage

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

EV scheme

Employee recognition

Job summary

Sterling Event Group is seeking an AV Technician to join the Venues & Hire Team, delivering AV, lighting, and staging gear across the North-West, including Manchester. You will set up, operate and maintain a range of AV equipment and provide on-site support during events.

The role requires a full driving license, hands-on AV experience, strong customer service, and the flexibility to work weekends/evenings according to event schedules. Company benefits include pension and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Experience with AV equipment setup and operation including sound, lighting and staging.
• Good troubleshooting skills for AV technical issues.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment with good physical stamina.
• Excellent communication and a customer-service mindset.
• Flexibility to work weekends/evenings as required by events.
• Ability to work in a team or independently with initiative.
• High standard of personal presentation and professional demeanor.
• General IT knowledge useful for AV systems.
• Resourceful and able to work under pressure.
• Keen eye for detail and equipment presentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AV, lighting, staging equipment to venues across the North-West.
• Set up, operate and manage audio-visual equipment for events.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshoot AV issues.
• Assist in preparation and de-preparation of AV gear at warehouse.
• Collaborate with venues and clients to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Driving license

AV equipment setup

Troubleshooting AV

Heavy lifting

Flexible hours

Customer service

Teamwork

Professional presentation

General IT knowledge

Calm under pressure

Eye for detail

Tools

Sound systems

Projectors

Lighting rigs

Staging equipment

Job description

Sterling Event Group is seeking an AV Technician to join the Venues & Hire Team, delivering AV, lighting, and staging gear across the North-West, including Manchester. You will set up, operate and maintain a range of AV equipment and provide on-site support during events.

The role requires a full driving license, hands-on AV experience, strong customer service, and the flexibility to work weekends/evenings according to event schedules. Company benefits include pension and healthcare options.