Audio Visual Technician

About Cloud One

For over 40 years
, Cloud One has delivered dynamic Technical Production Services and Equipment Rental to the arts, corporate and local authorities across the Midlands, UK — and worldwide.

40 hours per week — typically 09:00–17:30 (incl. 30-minute lunch), plus overtime as required (evenings/weekends).

You’ll join a motivated, forward‑looking team working with high‑spec systems across sound, lighting, video, staging, rigging, DJ/backline and site infrastructure
. This role includes warehouse preparation, maintenance, installation and live event operation
.

(Duties vary depending on experience and will be delivered as part of a team)

• Prep equipment for hire, including testing and QC
• Load, deliver and collect equipment and systems (company vehicles)
• De‑prep returns:
  cleaning, maintenance
  , and booking items in for repair
• Set up and de‑rig systems on‑site
• Engineer and operate systems for events including exhibitions, sports, awards, festivals, classical concerts, roadshows, seminars and conferences
• Repair and maintenance of equipment and cabling systems (experience‑dependent)
• PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) of rental inventory
• Work safely and follow Cloud One H&S procedures

Additional training will be provided as and when required.

• Live events engineering experience (not just crew) in at least one discipline:
  Sound / Lighting / Video
• Confident working hands‑on and taking responsibility for show delivery within your discipline (rigging/patching/operating as applicable)
• Strong attention to detail and pride in doing things properly
• Comfortable with long / unsociable hours
  , including weekends when required
• Professional approach to customers, suppliers and colleagues at all times
• Confident working both as part of a team and independently
• Good communication skills with staff, crew, clients and suppliers
• Full UK driving licence

• Working knowledge across multiple disciplines (sound/lighting/video etc.)
• Experience with servicing/repairs, cabling and fault‑finding

DM us or email

(subject: AV Technician – Birmingham) with your CV and a short note on what areas you’re strongest in (sound / lighting / video / staging / rigging) and the types of events you’ve worked on.