EVENT IT TECHNICIAN - OUTDOOR EVENTS

Posted 01 November 2018
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Permanent
DisciplineTechnical / AV
Reference16224/001_1541048416
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

EVENT IT TECHNICIAN - OUTDOOR EVENTS
£COMPETITIVE
GLOUCESTERSHIRE

We have a unique opportunity for an ambitious and technically minded individual to join an exciting and growing events business!


THE COMPANY

Partnering with some of the most iconic large scale event venues, festivals and brands; this forward thinking events company support over 400 of the UKs best events and reach over 15 million people each year. Centred on the provision of on-the-go F&B this company offer varied services across their 5 divisions to deliver enhanced customer experiences for each of their diverse clients. With in-house divisions covering the provision of catering, event bars, full logistics, technologies and concessionaires management; they can offer bespoke, individual solutions or work seamlessly together to provide a full delivery service. Established since 1975 and originating as a family business; this company offers a fantastic culture and they take pride in providing support to develop staff to enable them to be the best they can be.

Due to some exciting and ongoing growth, they are now seeking an Event IT Technician to join the team and work across their diverse calendar of events!


THE ROLE

In this busy role you will install and support on-site communication and interactive services for a wide variety of events.

Key responsibilities will include:

*Executing event technical solutions onsite
*Installing EPOS/PDQ solutions within a temporary event environment
*Managing the installation, allocation and operation of technical equipment
*Providing user training to internal and external stakeholders
*Ensuring that all deployed solutions are compliant
*Testing equipment prior to the event going live
*Providing on-site technical support and troubleshooting
*Undertaking the breakdown of equipment post event
*Maintaining equipment and following H&S procedures
*Developing up to date knowledge of emerging technology trends


THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this position you will have a technical understanding from an AV or IT background coupled with experience working within a site based events environment (exhibitions, conferences, green fields). We are looking for candidates who thrive within a fast paced, onsite environment and are willing to work unsociable hours and often weekends (TOIL will be provided). You will need to have the ability to work in a changing environment and respond effectively to problems and high pressured scenarios.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £350 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!