Duty Onsite Event Technician

About the Role

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally. Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Duty Onsite Event Technician to be a key part of our London team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for providing onsite coordination and technical assistance to support and deliver scheduled events including traditional onsite auditorium, hybrid, and remote sessions as required. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Duty Onsite Event Technician to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate event schedules with internal/external clients and vendors.
• Attend pre-production meetings.
• Direct & manage all technical aspects of live events.
• Setup/operation of integrated events spaces including high profile Auditorium based results presentations and town halls.
• Provide a consistent white glove service.
• Managing technical logistics alongside facilities and catering.
• Ability to provide workarounds in the event of equipment failure.
• Work with vendors for AV rentals and staging requirements.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Prepare equipment for future events and meetings as required.
• Presentable and able to liaise with senior executives in a calm and professional manner at all times both face to face and via the telephone.
• Provide audio visual support to other areas of the business when required.
• Post event reporting to highlight production improvements and enhancements to service.
• Provide general AV assistance as and when required.

Desirable Skills

• Minimum of two years corporate experience.
• Knowledge of Audio-Visual systems and technologies.
• Knowledge of Event audio, video and lighting equipment both digital and analogue.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure to strict deadlines.
• Remain client facing and calm under pressure at all times.
• Have excellent communication, time management, presentation and organizational skills.
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Be able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels.
• Ability to use own initiative appropriately.
• Customer focused and strong ability to deal with individuals on all levels in a friendly, welcoming and helpful manner.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week, 9 hours a day on a rotational shift basis between 7am-7pm, including an hour unpaid break, Monday-Friday.

About Us

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual.