Event Technician (Audio Engineer)

Event Technician (Audio Engineer)

Location: Altrincham, WA15 (Office & Site Based)
Salary: £30,000 – £37,500
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Additional Hours: Regular overtime, weekend work and overnight stays as required

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Event Technician (Audio Engineer) to join our growing live events team. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role delivering exceptional audio solutions across a diverse portfolio of live, virtual, and hybrid events, including corporate conferences, awards ceremonies, sporting events, private functions, live music performances, and large-scale productions.

As part of our technical team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of audio production from preparation through to live operation. Working alongside talented technicians and freelance crews, you'll play a key role in delivering seamless event experiences while maintaining excellent client relationships and technical excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Audio Engineer who thrives in live environments, enjoys working with cutting-edge technology, and takes pride in delivering outstanding event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Rig, configure, operate, and de-rig professional audio systems for a wide range of live, virtual, and hybrid events
Mix Front of House and monitor sound for live music performances, alongside delivering high-quality audio for corporate conferences, awards ceremonies, and commercial events
Lead and support freelance technicians on-site while acting as a professional representative of the company with clients, venues, and suppliers
Prepare, maintain, test, and organise audio equipment within the warehouse, ensuring all equipment is event-ready
Work closely with the Head of Audio to develop departmental standards, improve processes, and support the ongoing development of the audio department
Deliver and collect equipment using company vehicles while supporting other technical departments where required
Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Live Events Audio Engineer, ideally within the corporate events sector
Proven experience mixing Front of House and monitor sound for live music performances
Experience delivering audio for high-profile corporate conferences, awards events, and live productions
Strong knowledge of Yamaha digital mixing consoles, particularly the CL and QL series
Experience with d&b line arrays, amplifiers, ArrayCalc, and R1 control network
Proficient in programming and operating QLab
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy technical team
Calm and confident under pressure with excellent troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and customer service skills
High standards of professionalism, presentation, and attention to detail
Full UK Driving Licence and own transport
Benefits

Company pension scheme with employer contributions
33 days annual leave
Additional birthday leave after 3 years' service
Extra annual leave after 5 years' continuous service
Staff recognition scheme
Company social events
Free on-site parking
Following successful completion of probation:

Award-winning private healthcare package
Dental, optical, and audiological cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay
Long service rewards
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme
If you're an experienced Audio Engineer looking to work on an exciting mix of corporate events, live music, sporting events, and large-scale productions, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where technical excellence, teamwork, and career development are at the heart of everything they do.

If you are passionate about live events, enjoy working with cutting-edge video technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

If interested please contact Rebecca Barnes-Hudson:

Email:  

Telephone: (phone number removed)

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed