Level 3 Live Event Technician 

Find out more and apply for our Live Event Technician Apprenticeship

£18,720

Birmingham, B37 7

24 Months

Level 3 Live Event Technician

Find out more and apply for our Live Event Technician Apprenticeship

£18,720

Birmingham, B37 7

24 months

Summary

Job Overview

Exciting Conference Technician apprenticeship opportunity across both of our amazing venues ICC B1 2EA and The Vox B40 1PU

To undertake any work or projects as allocated as part of a professional team in the provision of technical services to events, whilst ensuring a high level of service is delivered at all events at the NEC Venues, which includes the get ins, set ups and get outs.

Event Delivery primarily within smaller halls – work in close contact with the client and the client’s production company, and work from key written information supplied by the Production/Event Manager.

The Apprentice

  • Conference Technician will work as part of a team alongside other technical staff which may include freelancers.
  • To have a sound working knowledge of the venue technical infrastructure, including equipment installation and patching system.
  • To take a proactive role in maintaining compliance with the legal framework of current Health & Safety regulations as they apply to production works practices and the maintenance and upkeep of departmental records.
  • Responsible for maintaining safe working practices during the build, open and de-rig of events.
  • Responsible for reporting all defects of equipment or the building structure via the Group Helpdesk / Technical Crew & Equipment Manager, to ensure that the standard of presentation and equipment is maintained at all venues.
  • To perform first line maintenance, storage and cleaning of all technical equipment as specified by the Senior Technician and Technical Crew & Equipment Manager.
  • Ensure that housekeeping is of an excellent standard and that the NEC Group equipment is not misused or misplaced.
  • To keep all technical storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition & to positively drive the housekeeping standards across convention venues.
  • To carry out duties in the field of vision for events. Other general duties will also be undertaken (sound, lighting, staging and AV).
  • Technical Apprentice will be trained to be able to rig and operate a complete technical set up for a conference in all spaces this will include Sound, Lighting, AV, and Staging.
  • Although this post is predominantly based at the ICC, the role is to deliver technical services across all convention venues.
  • To participate in all aspect of training and development as directed, and to use all relevant learning opportunities to improve personal skills to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the technical event delivery.
  • Attend college following timetable issued.
  • Complete all college work in a timely manner.
  • Complete all college work in a clear and legible manner.

Summary

Job Overview

Exciting Conference Technician apprenticeship opportunity across both of our amazing venues ICC B1 2EA and The Vox B40 1PU

To undertake any work or projects as allocated as part of a professional team in the provision of technical services to events, whilst ensuring a high level of service is delivered at all events at the NEC Venues, which includes the get ins, set ups and get outs.

Event Delivery primarily within smaller halls – work in close contact with the client and the client’s production company, and work from key written information supplied by the Production/Event Manager.

  • Conference Technician will work as part of a team alongside other technical staff which may include freelancers.
  • To have a sound working knowledge of the venue technical infrastructure, including equipment installation and patching system.
  • To take a proactive role in maintaining compliance with the legal framework of current Health & Safety regulations as they apply to production works practices and the maintenance and upkeep of departmental records.
  • Responsible for maintaining safe working practices during the build, open and de-rig of events.
  • Responsible for reporting all defects of equipment or the building structure via the Group Helpdesk / Technical Crew & Equipment Manager, to ensure that the standard of presentation and equipment is maintained at all venues.
  • To perform first line maintenance, storage and cleaning of all technical equipment as specified by the Senior Technician and Technical Crew & Equipment Manager.
  • Ensure that housekeeping is of an excellent standard and that the NEC Group equipment is not misused or misplaced.
  • To keep all technical storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition & to positively drive the housekeeping standards across convention venues.
  • To carry out duties in the field of vision for events. Other general duties will also be undertaken (sound, lighting, staging and AV).
  • Technical Apprentice will be trained to be able to rig and operate a complete technical set up for a conference in all spaces this will include Sound, Lighting, AV, and Staging.
  • Although this post is predominantly based at the ICC, the role is to deliver technical services across all convention venues.
  • To participate in all aspect of training and development as directed, and to use all relevant learning opportunities to improve personal skills to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the technical event delivery.
  • Attend college following timetable issued.
  • Complete all college work in a timely manner.
  • Complete all college work in a clear and legible manner.

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Skills and Experience

  • Interest and knowledge in the live event technical delivery i.e. – Sound, Lighting, AV, and Staging.
  • Must display a positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
  • Strong customer focus and demonstrably proactive in approach – can do attitude.
  • Experience in a Live Event / Theatre environment desirable.
  • Operation and programming of Sound and Lighting equipment (both analogue and digital) desirable.
  • Experience of operating mobile access equipment desirable.
  • Ability to make sound decisions quickly and efficiently.
  • Confident, articulate, and good communicator.
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
  • A good basic level of numeracy and literacy.
  • Awareness of health and safety
  • Must be able to perform work at heights, undertaking other hazardous work within the role such as, operation of lifting equipment, plant, and machinery.
  • The applicant must be 18 years old or above due to health and safety and shift patterns.
  • Must be reliable and willing to work evenings, nights, and weekends

 

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

 

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

About NEC Group

The NEC Group is one of the world’s top venue management companies, with world-class expertise in venue and destination management.

It operates the NEC, the ICC, the Vox Conference Venue, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham. Every year, around seven million people come together at over 750 events at the NEC Group’s venues to learn, do business and be entertained. In the digital age, live content is as powerful as ever.

The NEC Group delivers a rich stream of engaging content hosted in world-renowned venues with award-winning services that combine to provide memorable experiences that reunite audiences year after year.

Skills and Experience

  • Interest and knowledge in the live event technical delivery i.e. – Sound, Lighting, AV, and Staging.
  • Must display a positive and proactive attitude towards work and colleagues.
  • Strong customer focus and demonstrably proactive in approach – can do attitude.
  • Experience in a Live Event / Theatre environment desirable.
  • Operation and programming of Sound and Lighting equipment (both analogue and digital) desirable.
  • Experience of operating mobile access equipment desirable.
  • Ability to make sound decisions quickly and efficiently.
  • Confident, articulate, and good communicator.
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
  • A good basic level of numeracy and literacy.
  • Awareness of health and safety
  • Must be able to perform work at heights, undertaking other hazardous work within the role such as, operation of lifting equipment, plant, and machinery.
  • The applicant must be 18 years old or above due to health and safety and shift patterns.
  • Must be reliable and willing to work evenings, nights, and weekends

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.


Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.


Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

About NEC Group

The NEC Group is one of the world’s top venue management companies, with world-class expertise in venue and destination management.

It operates the NEC, the ICC, the Vox Conference Venue, bp pulse LIVE and Utilita Arena Birmingham. Every year, around seven million people come together at over 750 events at the NEC Group’s venues to learn, do business and be entertained. In the digital age, live content is as powerful as ever.

The NEC Group delivers a rich stream of engaging content hosted in world-renowned venues with award-winning services that combine to provide memorable experiences that reunite audiences year after year.

Other benefits we offer:

Other benefits we offer: