Event Technician Apprentice
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Event Staff/ Venue Crew, AV Technician
Training Provider: ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
Salary: National Minimum Wage for Apprentices — £16,640 a year
Address: OLD WHEATLEY FARM, POCOMBE BRIDGE, EXETER, EX4 2HA
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within the live events industry. As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting the preparation, installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment used for live events.
Job OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within the live events industry. As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting the preparation, installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment used for live events.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience working onbrand launches, national conferences, sales events, and large-scale international forumswhile studying towards the Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician (Live Event Technician Pathway) qualification.
No two days are the same, and you’ll develop skills across lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging and event production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, maintain and organise technical equipment before events
- Load, unload and transport equipment safely
- Assist with the installation of lighting, sound and AV systems
- Help rig staging, truss and associated equipment under supervision
- Support the operation of technical equipment during live events
- Carry out equipment testing and fault finding
- Maintain equipment to ensure it remains safe and operational
- Follow technical drawings, plans and specifications
- Work safely at all times following company procedures and industry legislation
- Complete equipment checks before and after events
Support warehouse operations including stock control and equipment preparation - Assist with cable management and network infrastructure
- Learn how to programme and operate lighting and audio systems
- Support the team during de-rigs and equipment returns
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and venue staff
- Work professionally as part of a busy production team
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