St Albans
Full-time | Permanent
Minimum 40 hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Also suitable for candidates with experience as:
Senior AV Technician Event Technician Live Events Technician Sound & Lighting Technician AV Production Technician
About the Role
Just Smile is a growing live events production company delivering audio visual hire, sound, lighting, staging and rigging for conferences, festivals, luxury weddings and private events.
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Audio Visual Technician to join our team. This is a hands-on role involving the preparation, installation and operation of professional AV equipment at live events.
You will work alongside our production team to deliver high-quality events while maintaining the professional standards expected in the live events industry .
This role is ideal for someone with experience working within an AV hire company, production company, or live events environment .
Key Responsibilities
Event Setup & Technical Delivery
Install and dismantle audio visual systems including sound, lighting and video
Setup and operate lighting desks, moving lights and DMX control systems
Install and operate PA systems and live sound equipment
Provide technical support during events to ensure smooth operation
Assist with stage builds (indoor & outdoor) including staging and carpeting
Equipment & Logistics
Prepare and check AV equipment for upcoming events
Load, transport and unload equipment for events
Drive company vans to deliver and collect equipment from venues
Assist with equipment maintenance and warehouse organisation
Client & Venue Interaction
Represent the company professionally when working with clients, venues and guests
Maintain a smart, presentable and professional appearance
Work closely with team members to ensure events are delivered to a high standard
Skills & Experience Required
Experience working in live events production or AV hire
Strong technical knowledge of sound, lighting and video systems
Experience setting up and operating professional PA systems
Experience programming DMX lighting systems
Experience using Avolites or Chamsys lighting desks
Experience working with Allen & Heath or Yamaha mixing consoles
Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team
Good organisation and time management skills
A proactive can do attitude
Essential Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Comfortable driving vans and transporting equipment
Able to lift and move AV equipment
Comfortable working evenings and weekends
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Overtime often available and paid in addition to salary
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to gain experience across conferences, festivals,
corporate events and luxury weddings
Work within a supportive and growing production team
Location: St Albans
Applicants must be able to reliably commute or relocate before starting work.
Work Location: In person
If you have a passion for live events, audio visual technology and delivering great productions, we would love to hear from you.
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