* 33 days annual leave
* Additional birthday day off after 3 years’ service
* Additional holiday entitlement after 5 years’ service
* Company Pension Scheme
* Staff recognition scheme
* Company social events
* Free on-site parking
* Award-winning healthcare package (includes private treatment, mental health support, GP access, and more)
* Dental, optical, and audiological cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sick pay scheme
* Enhanced MAT/PAT/Shared Parental Pay
* Long service rewards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Excellent Company Culture
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
The Company
This business is a leading live event production and AV hire company delivering exceptional experiences across live, virtual, and hybrid events throughout the UK and internationally. Established for over 20 years, they combine cutting-edge event technology with a highly skilled and passionate team to deliver outstanding production solutions across corporate, sporting, public, private, and live entertainment events.
Due to continued expansion and investment within the business, they are now seeking an experienced Event Video Engineer to join their growing technical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and fast-paced environment where creativity, teamwork, and technical excellence are highly valued.
The company prides itself on developing long-term client relationships and maintaining an exceptional reputation within the live events industry through its people-first culture and commitment to quality.
The Role
As part of continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced and versatile Event Video Engineer to deliver exceptional visual production across a wide range of live, virtual, and hybrid events. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive technician who thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a fast-paced live events environment.
The Event Video Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the highest technical standards across all projects, contributing to the delivery of engaging and innovative event experiences. Working closely with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and freelance crew, this position offers fantastic variety and progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
* Rig and operate vision equipment for live, virtual, and hybrid events.
* Work collaboratively as part of the technical production team.
* Lead freelance crews on-site and represent the company professionally.
* Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, venue staff, and internal teams.
* Prepare, maintain, and test equipment within warehouse facilities.
* Collaborate with the Head of Vision to develop and improve the Vision department.
* Operate and configure presentation switchers, screen management systems, and video playback solutions.
* Support the setup and operation of LED screens, projection systems, and live streaming solutions.
* Deliver and collect equipment using company vehicles.
* Support other technical departments as required to meet business needs.
* Ensure equipment is presented to the highest standard at all times.
* Work flexibly across evenings, weekends, and varying event schedules.
The Candidate
* Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Vision Engineer or AV Technician within the live events industry, ideally within the corporate sector
* Strong working knowledge of Barco Event Master screen management systems.
* Experience operating presentation switchers and video playback software.
* Knowledge of modular LED screen systems and associated processing.
* Experience working with Panasonic projectors.
* Understanding of live streaming platforms and video communication solutions.
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider technical team.
* Professional and polished personal presentation.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability under pressure.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
* Self-motivated with the ability to lead by example.
* Customer-focused with a proactive and can-do attitude.
* Strong attention to detail and pride in equipment presentation.
* Full UK Driving License and own transport.
We’re looking for an Event Video Engineer who embodies the company’s core values:
* Improvement at Every Stage: Continuously looking for ways to improve visual quality, workflows, and technical delivery.
* Acting with Integrity: Honest, respectful, and professional in all interactions with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
* Care About the Details: Understanding that precision and presentation are critical to delivering exceptional visual experiences.
* Thinking Ahead: Anticipating technical challenges and proactively implementing solutions in fast-paced live event environments.
If you are an ambitious Event Video Engineer looking to develop your career within a thriving and growing live events production company, this is an exciting opportunity where no two days are the same.
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: DP/17592