elasticStage

elasticStage is seeking an Audio Technician to support the installation and maintenance of audio systems at our facilities in Elstree. As part of a growing team, you'll contribute to the upkeep of our hardware and ensure operational readiness. We're looking for candidates with strong practical experience in professional audio settings. You'll work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovations in music production. We offer competitive salaries, 25 days holiday, and a robust benefits package.

Elasticstage is seeking an Audio QA Engineer to redefine the music industry by ensuring high-quality audio standards in their innovative platform. The role involves moderating audio submissions, resolving technical issues, and supporting audio systems calibration. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, and skills in DAWs alongside critical listening abilities. Competitive salary, generous holiday, and a modern tech-driven work environment are offered.

Cutting Edge Music Tech - On-Demand Vinyl Records We are seeking an Audio Technician to help us redefine the music industry. elasticStage is building the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD platform, unlocking physical music for the Digital Creator era. By 2030, there will be over 250 million music creators globally, most locked out of physical formats due to high minimum runs and operational complexity. elasticStage solves this through patented on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing technology, powering a free-to-use platform where creators can produce and sell physical releases worldwide with no upfront costs or minimum quantities. And we are scaling fast: 100,000+ creators are using the product within our first year of commercialisation. Aiming for 20X growth by 2027. Partnerships with SoundCloud and Amuse (with more major partners to come!). Shipped to over 90 countries. 4.7 on Trustpilot and Google. Recently raised a new funding, bringing the total capital raised to £30M. Just moved to new office in Kings Cross. Reliable and well-maintained audio systems are fundamental to the work we do at elasticStage. As an Audio Technician, you will support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and organisation of audio hardware and infrastructure across our engineering facilities. Working closely with senior audio systems engineers, you will be responsible for preparing and deploying equipment, maintaining inventory and documentation, performing testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring systems remain operational and ready for use. In addition, you will provide practical technical support across the wider installations team, assisting with equipment setup, fault finding, repairs, and the ongoing development of our audio systems. You will contribute to the organisation and upkeep of our workshop, hardware inventory, and test environments while following established procedures and seeking guidance when required. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong hands on experience in professional audio who enjoys working with equipment, systems, and technical processes. It would particularly suit candidates from live sound, touring, broadcast, systems integration or studio technician backgrounds who are looking to apply their practical expertise within a growing engineering environment. This is not a creative music production or critical listening role. Responsibilities Maintain a well-organised inventory of audio hardware, cables, tools, and test equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and stock control. Receive, inspect, prepare, install, and commission audio hardware and systems in accordance with documented procedures and engineering instructions. Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on audio equipment, cables, amplifiers, headphones, and associated hardware. Follow established commissioning, testing, and verification processes, escalating issues to senior engineers when required. Provide ad hoc practical support to engineering and QA teams, including equipment setup, maintenance, and general workshop activities. Qualifications Practical hands on experience working with professional audio equipment in environments such as live sound, broadcast, touring, installation, or similar high demand technical settings. Experience installing, configuring, and commissioning analogue, digital, and networked audio/video systems and associated infrastructure. Familiarity with modern AV networking technologies and protocols, including audio over IP and Ethernet-based media distribution systems. Experience building, testing, repairing, and maintaining audio cables and associated hardware. Understanding of audio fundamentals, including signal flow, voltage levels, gain structure, sound pressure levels, frequency response, and phase. Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical testing techniques. Experience using audio test and measurement equipment. Ability to follow written technical procedures and work instructions accurately. Strong organisational skills with experience managing equipment inventories or technical stock. Competent computer user with the ability to learn and use bespoke software tools, and able to work independently on routine tasks once trained while recognising when to seek support. Nice to Haves Experience working alongside audio systems, studio, or product development engineers. Familiarity with audio amplifiers, loudspeaker systems, headphones, and related professional audio hardware. Experience using inventory management, asset tracking, or documentation systems. Experience supporting workshop, laboratory, QA, or manufacturing environments. Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering or relevant vocational training, technical certification, or professional experience in audio technology or electronics. What We Offer Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work. Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of paid holiday to relax and recharge. Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme. Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology. Free Snacks and Beverages: Enjoy free snacks and beverages to keep you energised throughout the day. Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan. Work Location This is a 5-day-per-week on-site role working closely with teams at our production sites, primarily at Elstree but also potentially including other future locations as the company grows.

We are seeking an Audio QA Engineer to help us redefine the music industry. elasticStage is building the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD platform, unlocking physical music for the Digital Creator era. By 2030, there will be over 250 million music creators globally, most locked out of physical formats due to high minimum runs and operational complexity. elasticStage solves this through patented on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing technology, powering a free-to-use platform where creators can produce and sell physical releases worldwide with no upfront costs or minimum quantities. Quality and problem-solving are at the heart of our audio work here at elasticStage. As an Audio QA Engineer you will be reporting to the Audio QA Lead to support our quality checks on samples and product deliveries, performing tests on incoming and outgoing audio content and contributing to the development of our quality standards. In addition, you will be involved in supporting various audio tasks relating to tuning and aligning audio systems and running quality control tests as well as collaborating with other members of the Audio team for investigations and projects involving new equipment. This role is well-suited to someone with a technical flair and a trained ear who wants to expand their expertise in audio engineering. This is not a creative music production role. Responsibilities Moderation of audio content submissions (acquiring audio assets and evaluating their quality status). Investigating and resolving issues in our products (critical listening and objective analysis). Investigating audio-specific customer support issues. Performing tests on audio equipment and reporting results. Contributing to the ongoing development of our quality processes. Management and preparation of high-priority product samples and replacements. Supporting the calibration of our audio systems. Supporting the maintenance of our audio playout infrastructure. Mentoring junior team members. Qualifications 3+ years industry experience (Audio engineering/QA/music production roles). Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering or related field. Experience working with DAWs (recording, audio editing, building sessions, bouncing/rendering content). Good knowledge of Windows and Mac OS. Experience working with network audio (Dante, Ravenna etc). Understanding of Vinyl and other physical audio media formats and related audio workflows. Knowledge of technical audio, understanding frequency responses, audio levels, phase etc. Experience in critical listening and audio evaluation and the ability to communicate subjective input. A hands on approach to problem solving and a 'can do' attitude. Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Nice to Haves Most team members hold a bachelor's degree in audio engineering or a related discipline. Candidates should ideally have some professional studio experience rather than being completely new or straight out of school. A technical foundation is important to succeed in this role. What We Offer Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work. Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of paid holiday to relax and recharge. Comprehensive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme. Cutting-Edge Tech Office Environment: Work in a modern, tech-driven office environment equipped with the latest tools and technology. Free Snacks and Beverages: Enjoy free snacks and beverages to keep you energised throughout the day. Medical Insurance: Protect yourself with our comprehensive medical insurance plan. Work Location This role will be four days a week onsite and one day working from home, working closely with teams at our production sites, primarily at Elstree but also potentially including other future locations as the company grows.