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Vacancy: Senior Venue Technician

Location: Olympia International Convention Centre

Package: Up to £42,500 plus overtime, subject to experience

Company: Aztec Event Services

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

We started our journey back in 1989 and have grown to become a beacon of excellence in the events industry. From mesmerising technical productions to ingenious creative services, we redefine event experiences. Our footprint spans the continent, with bases in the UK, servicing events in northern Europe, and in Spain, servicing events in southern Europe.

We don't just understand technology; it is embedded into everything we do. Our prowess in leveraging technology elevates client experiences and propels us to continuously refine every facet of our operations. At Aztec, innovation fuels our passion. We are relentless in crafting ground-breaking solutions for events, ensuring each encounter resonates with the brand, aligns with the message, and captivates its audience.

Job Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the brand-new Olympia International Convention Centre. Moreover, this is an opportunity to manage technical aspects of events in the Centre that is full of the latest large format LED screens and cutting-edge technology.

The venue will open with a large variety of spaces and we will provide technical production services to events of all sorts and sizes. These include gala dinners, corporate conferences and sporting events.

This is a diverse role. You will have the chance to increase your AV experience whilst helping to produce fantastic events. Ultimately, your success will be demonstrated by the successful execution and creation of great looking events. As a Senior Technician, you will assist with client liaison and take some responsibility for managing other technicians, freelancers and crew.

You will have to coordinate your activities with several others, and ultimately your performance in this role as part of a production team will enable live events to proceed smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• You will review jobs with colleagues to ensure that the equipment specified can fulfil requirements
• When required, you will liaise with the client and brief, direct and co-ordinate on-site crew
• You will set up, install and operate equipment on-site at live events
• Assist with the planning and coordination of the rig and de-rig of jobs
• Help maintain the on-site AV equipment and managing a small AV storage area

About you

Have you worked as a technician or senior technician for live events in a previous role? Then this could be the role for you. In addition to the above, to be successful with your application, we would also expect you to have the following:

• Experience of installing, configuring, and problem-solving LED video walls
• Technical competence in sound and/or video for live events with a reasonable understanding of lighting
• Proven experience in technical roles, working within the live events industry, either as an employee or freelancer
• Experience of leading teams and/or crew on jobs
• First class interpersonal skills – especially regarding meeting management and written communications
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work with a variety of professionals from different disciplines producing live events
• Naturally pro-active instincts, with a hunger for inspiring change and operational improvement
• Excellent all-round end-user IT skills

If the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits include a generous bonus scheme, private medical insurance, EV car scheme, buy/sell holiday scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, season ticket loans & free railcard, flexible working hours subject to the needs of the role, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

"Diversity is the art of thinking independently together." Malcom Forbes

Aztec are committed equal opportunities employers and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We believe that our differences make us stronger, so be yourself and help us to ignite the potential of our forward-thinking mix of people. We believe in our people and give them the freedom to make informed decisions. Social and environmental responsibility is ingrained into our mindset and underpins everything we do.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London W14 8UX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• installing, configuring, and problem solving LED video walls: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person