Broadcast and Event AV Technician

Sunbelt Rentals Broadcast & Events is looking for a skilled and motivated AV Technician to join our specialist team supporting high-profile live music, corporate events, and broadcast productions. You'll be working with top-tier equipment and a passionate team, helping deliver technically flawless experiences for our clients across the UK and beyond.

• Prepare, test, and configure AV equipment for deployment across a range of event types.
• Support on-site installations, set up, operation, and de rig of AV systems including video walls, projectors, media servers, switching, and control systems.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and freelance teams to ensure all technical needs are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively on site and in prep.
• Assist with maintenance and return checks of AV equipment to ensure it's event ready.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in both warehouse and live event settings.
• Keep up to date with new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

You'll be the UK's largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great company pension scheme.

If you join the team we'll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We'll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you'd like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in the role you will need to bring:

• Experience working as an AV Technician in live events, broadcast, or corporate environments.
• Good working knowledge of video systems including LED walls, projection, media servers, and signal distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and cable plots.
• Strong problem solving skills and a calm, professional attitude under pressure.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, travel, and stay away as required by projects.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Industry qualifications (e.g., IPAF, PASMA, manufacturer training) are a bonus.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background.

Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.