Senior AV Technician - Events

Posted 08 October 2024
Salary£26k - 35k per year
LocationBirmingham
Job type Permanent
DisciplineTechnical / AV
Reference12952
Contact NameSabrina Pattison

Job description

 

Fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded live events technical provider, who work with an array of international clients, venues and agencies!

 

THE COMPANY

 

Working with high profile clients and assisting in the design and technical staging of events, this company deliver technical requirements for a range of events from a small meeting to an arena spectacular and everything in between.

 

Servicing clients across the UK and Europe they will assist with the development of ideas and themes, providing creative solutions in the form of design, audio and video or simply the rental of a piece of technical equipment!

 

With live events coming back and an abundance of clients they are now seeking an ambitious AV Technician to join the team!

 

THE ROLE

 

With an ever-expanding event calendar, there is now the opportunity for an enthusiastic AV Technician to join the team and support the technical delivery of a range of live events.

 

This is a broad role that includes:

 

-          Liaising with internal departments

-          Managing equipment and stock levels

-          Testing and prepping equipment

-          Coordinating the maintenance of equipment including PAT testing

-          Adhering to and implementing health & safety procedures

-          Communicating with Project Managers and the warehouse team

-          Working to project deadlines

-          Setting up and operating equipment onsite

-          Providing all round technical support onsite at live events

-          Working across the full AV spectrum

 

-          Driving license will be required

 

THE CANDIDATE

 

We are looking for ambitious and driven candidates with technical knowledge and the passion to develop their career within the events sector.  Experience working within an AV Technician role (either from a technical supplier, production agency or venue background) would be very beneficial however candidates who have just graduated from a AV/technical focused degree will also be considered. Knowledge and exposure to the full AV spectrum would be advantageous but those with a bias towards audio, video, lighting, etc. will still be considered.

 

In return they offer the opportunity to work with a close knit and sociable team with flexible working and a host of great benefits including excellent salary, annual bonus scheme, healthcare benefits and more...

 

This is an opportunity to learn new skills and to progress within a supportive and friendly team.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

VACANCY REF: SP12952