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Sounds Commercial is one of the UK’s market leading event production companies. With everything available under one roof, the highly talented team create and produce outstanding events for some of the world’s top brands. Established in 1986, we pride ourselves in delivering a market leading service to our clients, providing top of the range equipment and unforgettable event experiences.
Sounds Commercial are looking for an Audio Visual Technician who will operate as part of a regional team that is based at the Midlands Hub near Alfreton Derbyshire. The successful candidate will be required to support the Midlands Region as a whole, operating within Leicester, Birmingham, Derby and Sheffield. From time to time, We may require your support with Nationwide or European events. Depending on the AV discipline required, this could involve assisting with the preparation, planning and production of large-scale live events and equipment hires.
As this is a skilled position within our Technical team, we are keen to hear from candidates who have some technical knowledge of Audio-visual systems within adaptable and flexible approach to work. We are willing to teach the right candidate, but some knowledge is required.
What you’ll need to succeed:
· Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service
· Ability to problem solve and work to deadlines
· General IT and PC skills, including Microsoft office 365
· Work well as part of a team with a can-do attitude
· High standard of personal presentation
· Flexibility and a can-do, customer focused attitude
Day to day duties will include:
· Prep, scan, test and load equipment into vehicles
· Delivering, rigging, and operating a large range of audio-visual equipment for a wide variety of live, virtual and hybrid events
· Assistance with diagnosing and reporting equipment faults
· Give Technical advice and support
· Basic vehicle maintenance and cleanliness
· Assist with warehouse duties
The ideal candidate will:
· Have a full UK driving licence (essential)
· Experience driving LWB Vans
· Be able to demonstrate a confident and professional client facing approach
· Work well as part of a team with a can-do attitude
· Be able to work in a relatively physically demanding role, with daily handling of heavy flight cases loading into vans
· Live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Midlands depot (DE55)
You will have the possibility to learn new skills and expand your knowledge during your time at the regional office as regular training will be offered. The ideal candidate will have an interest in AV and a knowledge of audio, lighting, data/video and Live Streaming equipment would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be afforded the opportunity to learn all the skills/disciplines required to create a successful career within the industry.
The highest levels of customer service are expected at all times and you must be able to deal with pressurised situations in a calm and effective manner. You must be a hardworking individual, able to motivate yourself to work in an organised manner and be well-presented and confident when communicating with others.
A current full driving license is essential. On occasion, this position involves unsociable hours which will include Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Entry level
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Full-time
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Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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Events Services
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