JOBS AT AV UNIT

EVENT TECHNICIAN

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced event professional to join a dynamic team-based business in an exciting, fast moving events and media production industry.

The Event Technician is a key member of the events team and will be involved in all aspects of the delivery of audio visual, staging and lighting for business focussed events. You should be a specialist in one of the key areas of sound, visual production or lighting although knowledge of the other disciplines is required.

This role is part of a team of technicians that prepare, setup and operate audio visual, staging and lighting equipment on a range of conferences, awards shows and other events.

The schedules are varied but the working hours are frequently long and challenging therefore it is essential that you are a positive and enthusiastic team player who operates in a proactive manner. Essential to this role is the ability to work to strict deadlines and remain focused when under pressure.

A desire to learn new skills and teach others is vital. You will be working with a team who are passionate about their work, strive for the very best and have ambitious plans for the business.

The company is a member of Infocomm International, the audio visual industry’s trade organisation, and provides access to specific training to all of its technicians. All technicians are expected to proactively engage in developing their skills and knowledge and to gain the Certified Technology Specialists (CTS) qualification.
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setting up audio visual, staging and lighting equipment
• Operating audio visual and lighting equipment for conferences & events
• Preparing and packing equipment
• Loading and unloading equipment on/from vans
• Installation & first line maintenance of AV equipment
• Preparation of show graphics, set, audio production
• Providing basic training and technical support to end user

PERSON SPECIFICATION: PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Positive and enthusiastic team Player
• Articulate and focussed
• Goal driven self starter
• Professional, confident and pro-active
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Keen to develop new skills and knowledge
• High standards and attention to detail
  

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Working on live events
• Operating AV, sound and lighting
• Setting up and operating live audio (PA) systems
• Setting up projectors and plasma screensSetting up and operating stage lighting and effects
• Broad knowledge of audio visual equipment and technologies
• Good working knowledge of audio, visuals or lighting systems
• Knowledge of events industry practices and trends
• Ability to work on own initiative and efficiently manage time
• Competent to drive – full UK driving licence

APPLICATION PROCESS:
For further information about this role please email jobs@avunit.com or call 01473 705200 for an informal conversation.

To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter/email to jobs@avunit.com.

We will contact you within two weeks to invite you for an interview. If you have not heard from us within that time please assume that your application has not been successful.