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AV Event Technician
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: Knockin Heath, Shropshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Event Production Technician
Location: Knockin, Shropshire (SY10) and with regular UK Travel
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 45 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including weekends)
The Role
Due to continued expansion, a leading events production house is seeking an experienced and versatile Event Production Technician to join their growing team. Based at our Shropshire hub, you will work on an exciting portfolio of projects for industry-leading clients across the Technology, Fashion, and Drinks sectors.
There are permanent and freelance positons available.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that requires a self-motivated individual who thrives under pressure. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality production for a wide variety of live, virtual, and hybrid events.
Key Responsibilities:
* On-Site Execution: Lead as Site Technician during live events, overseeing the setup, testing, operation, and strike of sound, lighting, and power systems.
* Technical Operation: Programme and operate lighting consoles, mix live audio for performers/DJs, and manage power distribution.
* Warehouse Management: Prepare, test, and maintain technical equipment before dispatch and upon return.
* Maintenance: Oversee the lifecycle management of technical assets, ensuring all gear is flight-ready and safe.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure H&S standards are met on every build, staying up to date with rigging and power regulations (BS7909).
* Logistics: Support event logistics by delivering and collecting equipment using company vehicles.
What We Are Looking For:
* Experience: A minimum of 5+ years in the live events industry, including at least 3 years as a lighting engineer within the corporate sector.
* Technical Knowledge: Deep proficiency in intelligent lighting, LED technology, sound, rigging, and power systems.
* Flexibility: This is not a 9-5 role. You must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and occasionally overnight on event sites.
* Physicality: You must be physically fit and capable of manual handling (lifting up to 25kg) and working at heights.
* Licence: A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Desirable Skills:
* BS7909 Qualification.
* Industry tickets (Plant, H&S, First Aid).
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