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

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.

• 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

• 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, Array Calc, 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

• 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
• Award‑winning private healthcare package upon successful completion of probation
• 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