Are you an experienced AV Technician with a passion for live events and cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Join a creative, collaborative production team delivering high-quality technical solutions across live, hybrid, and digital events.
* 40-hour week (spread across 4 or 5 days)
* Excellent work/life balance
* Collaborative and supportive team culture
* Opportunities for progression and training
The Company
This well-established event production company is known for delivering innovative and seamless technical solutions across live, hybrid, and digital events. With decades of experience in event, installation, and film production, the business is built on technical excellence, creativity, and reliability.
You'll be joining a passionate and close-knit team that values collaboration, curiosity, and personal development. Many of our best people have progressed through our in-house mentoring and training programmes - this is a place where talent grows.
The Role
As an AV Technician, you'll be at the heart of event delivery - setting up, operating, and de-rigging audio-visual, lighting, and staging systems for a wide variety of live events. You'll work closely with Project Managers, fellow technicians, and clients to ensure every event runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Event setup and operation
Preparing, testing, and maintaining AV equipment before events
Rigging and operating sound, video, and lighting systems on-site
Assisting with staging, power distribution, and cabling as required
Operating equipment during live shows, ensuring seamless delivery
Technical support
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues quickly and efficiently
Carrying out post-event checks and maintenance of equipment
Ensuring kit is stored, transported, and maintained to company standards
Collaboration and safety
Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Technicians to meet client requirements
Following H&S procedures and ensuring safe working practices during rig, live, and de-rig
Providing excellent customer service and representing the company professionally on-site
The Candidate
We're looking for a hands-on AV Technician with experience working on live events or within an AV rental/production environment. You'll have a solid understanding of technical systems, a practical mindset, and the ability to work under pressure while keeping a cool head.
Ideal skills and attributes include:
Good working knowledge of audio, video, and lighting equipment
Experience with live event rigging and operation
Ability to fault-find and resolve technical issues quickly
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Full UK driving licence (required)
Flexibility to travel and occasional overnight stays may be required depending on event schedules.
What You'll Get
* Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
* Ongoing professional development and technical training
If you're an AV Technician looking to join a forward-thinking, supportive production company with exciting projects and a great team culture - we'd love to hear from you.
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 our current vacancies.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.