Live Event Technician Apprentice

Job Overview

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.

You’ll gain hands-on experience working on brand launches, national conferences, sales events, and large-scale international forums while 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