Audio Visual Preparation Technician (Live Events) in Preston

Want to build a career in live events and work behind the scenes on some of the biggest names in global sport?

We’re looking for an AV Prep Technician to join our team at ADI.TV, preparing, testing and maintaining the equipment that powers our live productions.

You’ll work alongside our warehouse, engineering and production teams to ensure equipment is prepped, tested and ready to perform.

The Role

As an Audio-Visual Preparation Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation, testing, maintenance, and servicing of audio-visual equipment and systems within our warehouse.

This includes preparing LED equipment, cameras, playback systems, signal distribution, processing equipment, data and power cabling, rigging, and associated audio equipment to the required standard.

The ability to work as part of the wider team and alongside other departments, whilst effectively prioritising tasks, is paramount to the role.

Previous experience of live events and/or working with professional audio-visual equipment and systems is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and configuring basic audio-visual systems, including equipment racks containing processors, media servers, signal distribution equipment, network switches, converters, control systems, and ancillary items.
• Prepping and testing professional AV equipment including LED displays, monitors, cameras, playback systems, processors, scalers, switchers, control equipment, and associated peripherals.
• Preparing and testing audio-visual signal, data, power cabling, and distribution equipment.
• Assisting with the preparation of rigging and mounting equipment.
• Configuring and testing signal paths to ensure equipment is operating correctly and systems are built to the required specification.
• Assisting with the packing of prepped equipment into cases, ensuring equipment is protected from damage during transit and contains everything required for successful operation on site.

What We Are Looking For:

• A passion for technology and professional audio-visual systems.
• Ability to learn new technology, equipment, systems, and processes Completing quality control checks on prepped systems prior to shipping.
• Carrying out basic configuration of AV equipment and systems to a high standard of quality control.
• Assisting the department in ensuring all equipment is maintained, clean, functional, and ready for deployment.
• Assisting with fault finding and reporting equipment issues to the appropriate technical team.
• Ensuring equipment is correctly labelled, stored, and maintained.
• Sharing responsibility for maintaining tidy, efficient, and safe preparation and warehouse areas.
• Supporting stock takes and maintaining accurate equipment records where required using appropriate stock control system.
• Constantly working to improve your knowledge of professional AV equipment and the technology that drives it.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain an awareness of previous and upcoming equipment requirements with a view to improving efficiency and speeding up the preparation process.
• Demonstrate a flexible and positive approach to supporting the wider business during busy periods and project deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A methodical approach to testing, fault finding, and equipment preparation.
• Basic understanding of audio-visual signal flow, cabling, networking, and power distribution is a desirable.