_AV TECHNICIAN – UK EVENTS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For over 10 years, Live Wire has delivered technology, AV, and immersive experiences across Formula 1 and major live events worldwide. Supporting leading F1 teams and Formula 1 Management across all 24 races, our work spans hospitality suites, paddocks, garages, pit walls, fan zones, and factory environments.

Alongside motorsport, we deliver technical production and live event solutions across concerts, festivals, theatre, conferences, and venues including the Southbank Centre and Barbican. Based in Banbury, we are a fast-growing company working in some of the most demanding and exciting live production environments in the world.

Job Description

This role is suited to someone who is highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage projects through all stages of delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest operational standards while maintaining clear communication across clients, suppliers, and internal departments.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Manage projects from planning through to on-site delivery and post-event review
• Produce detailed project plans including schedules, staffing requirements, equipment lists, logistics planning, and operational timelines
• Coordinate project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure projects remain on track
• Produce accurate project updates, schedules, reports, and delivery documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure clear communication across internal departments, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout delivery

Client Coordination

• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients and projects
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, regular updates, and effective expectation management
• Lead project meetings and ensure actions, timelines, and deliverables are clearly communicated and tracked
• Coordinate effectively across clients, suppliers, production teams, and operational stakeholders to maintain project alignment

Operational Coordination

• Coordinate technical crew, suppliers, equipment, freelancers, and operational logistics across projects
• Work closely with production and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery on-site
• Support international travel planning, freight coordination, scheduling, and operational requirements
• Align internal departments and operational teams to ensure project milestones and delivery requirements are achieved
• Support quality assurance across project delivery and operational execution

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting across assigned projects
• Monitor project spend and identify any risks, discrepancies, or commercial impacts early
• Manage project scope changes and communicate impacts on timelines, budgets, and operational delivery
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, financial records, and operational reporting
• Coordinate resources effectively to ensure delivery standards and operational efficiency are maintained

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify project risks and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the implementation of mitigation plans to minimise operational and commercial impact
• Adapt quickly within fast-paced live event environments and make decisions under pressure
• Support contingency planning and project issue resolution to maintain delivery standards

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Build and maintain positive working relationships across clients, suppliers, freelancers, and internal teams
• Communicate effectively across multiple departments and operational stakeholders
• Support collaborative working practices across production, technical, logistics, and operational teams
• Contribute to continuous improvements in project delivery processes and operational standards

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in project management within live events, AV, production, motorsport, technical production, or agency environments
• Strong organisational, planning, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, logistics, and operational delivery
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within fast-paced, time-critical environments
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to make decisions confidently under pressure while maintaining delivery standards and client relationships
• Willingness and availability for international travel

Desirable

• Experience within Formula 1, motorsport, or live sporting events
• Understanding of AV systems, event technology, or production workflows
• Experience working on international projects or live productions
• Familiarity with project management, scheduling, or resource planning software
• Experience working within agency-led delivery or client service environments

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For over 10 years, Live Wire has delivered technology, AV, and immersive experiences across Formula 1 and major live events worldwide. Supporting leading F1 teams and Formula 1 Management across all 24 races, our work spans hospitality suites, paddocks, garages, pit walls, fan zones, and factory environments.

Alongside motorsport, we deliver technical production and live event solutions across concerts, festivals, theatre, conferences, and venues including the Southbank Centre and Barbican. Based in Banbury, we are a fast-growing company working in some of the most demanding and exciting live production environments in the world.

Job Description

This is a senior leadership role requiring exceptional organisational skills, commercial awareness, operational oversight, and strong stakeholder management. You will act as a key client lead, overseeing projects from concept through to delivery while maintaining the highest standards across production, logistics, budgeting, and team coordination.

You will also play a key role in mentoring Project Managers and Coordinators, supporting cross-department collaboration, and maintaining long-term client relationships. The role requires confidence managing project scope, commercial performance, operational risk, and delivery within time-critical, high-performance environments.

Responsibilities

Project & Client Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-profile Formula 1 hospitality and technical production projects internationally
• Maintain ownership of key client relationships, ensuring clear communication and exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead project meetings, client presentations, reporting, and strategic planning discussions
• Oversee project scope, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and operational planning across multiple concurrent projects and workstreams
• Manage client expectations proactively, identifying risks, changes, and opportunities before escalation is required
• Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth and additional project work
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to Project Managers and Coordinators across projects

Operational & Delivery Oversight

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including production, technical, logistics, operations, suppliers, and freelancers
• Align internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure delivery remains on schedule and to the required standard
• Oversee international travel, freight, staffing, scheduling, and on-site operational requirements
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest operational standards
• Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation and contingency plans to minimise operational and commercial impact

Technical & Production Management

• Apply strong AV and technical production knowledge to support project planning and delivery
• Work closely with technical and production teams on system design, equipment selection, and implementation
• Conduct venue and site assessments where required
• Support quality assurance across project delivery and technical execution

Financial & Commercial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Monitor profitability and implement cost control measures where necessary
• Oversee project scope changes, ensuring impacts on budget, timelines, delivery, and commercial performance are effectively managed
• Manage supplier relationships, quotations, and commercial negotiations
• Review project financial performance regularly and take corrective action where required to maintain margin and delivery standards

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and strategic client contacts
• Influence and coordinate stakeholders across multiple departments and operational teams
• Support the development of internal processes, delivery standards, and project management best practices
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth and capability of the wider Projects team

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in senior project management roles within live events, technical production, AV, motorsport, Formula 1, or agency environments
• Proven experience managing complex international projects and high-profile clients
• Strong understanding of AV systems, production workflows, logistics, and live event operations
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, operational logistics, and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with the ability to lead multiple concurrent projects within fast-paced, time-critical environments
• Ability to make decisions confidently under pressure while maintaining delivery standards and client relationships
• Willingness and availability for international travel

Desirable

• Experience within Formula 1, motorsport, or international sporting events
• Experience with large-scale hospitality environments, broadcast, or live production
• Familiarity with project management, scheduling, or resource planning software
• Experience working within agency-led delivery or client service environments

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For over 10 years, Live Wire has been a trusted technology partner to Formula 1 teams and Formula One Management, delivering innovative AV solutions across the world’s most prestigious motorsport events.

Working across all 24 Formula 1 races, our projects range from team hospitality suites, paddock environments, garages and factory installations through to live race commentary systems, driver appearances, broadcast support and VIP experiences. We collaborate closely with leading manufacturers and technology partners to integrate cutting-edge solutions into every project we deliver.

Beyond Formula 1, Live Wire provides technical production, equipment and specialist personnel to a wide range of live events including festivals, concerts, conferences, theatre and corporate productions. Our clients include some of the UK’s most respected venues, including the Southbank Centre, Barbican and Sadler’s Wells.

Job Description

This role is suited to an established AV professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills and experience leading crews on high-profile events. As a Senior AV Technician, you will take ownership of the planning, preparation, delivery and continual improvement of AV systems across a variety of projects, with a particular focus on Formula 1.

You will be responsible for leading event builds, mentoring junior technicians, maintaining exceptional technical standards and ensuring our clients receive a seamless experience both on-site and throughout the project lifecycle.

Success in this role requires a proactive attitude, exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments.

What we’re looking for: The ideal candidate will be a technically capable leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional work. You’ll be equally comfortable leading a crew during a race weekend, building relationships with senior client stakeholders, troubleshooting complex technical systems and supporting the development of the next generation of technicians.

Responsibilities

Technical Delivery & Event Operations

• Lead the installation, operation and de-rig of AV systems across Formula 1 and live event projects.
• Operate high-profile productions involving world-class drivers, athletes, musicians, executives and VIP guests.
• Take ownership of technical delivery, ensuring all systems are deployed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively during live operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, equipment utilisation and event delivery standards.

Project Preparation & Planning

• Produce and review technical specifications, equipment lists, system designs and event documentation.
• Assist with project planning, resource allocation and crew requirements.
• Work closely with Production, Operations and Project Management teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Support the continual development of technical standards, procedures and best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor junior technicians both on-site and within the warehouse environment.
• Promote a positive, professional and safety-focused working culture.
• Support training and knowledge sharing across the wider technical team.
• Act as a senior point of contact on-site for technical queries and decision making.

Equipment Management

• Ensure all equipment is maintained, tested and prepared to the highest standard.
• Take ownership of equipment condition, reporting damages and coordinating repairs where necessary.
• Support warehouse operations including stock management, quality control and packing procedures.
• Ensure equipment is packed, documented and shipped safely and efficiently for international events.

Client Relationships & Reporting

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and event stakeholders.
• Produce comprehensive post-event reports covering technical performance, equipment usage, logistics, sustainability initiatives and recommendations for future improvements.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams throughout all stages of project delivery.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the live events, AV or technical production industry.
• Strong technical understanding across audio, video, networking and control systems.
• Proven experience leading crews and managing technical delivery on live events.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and internationally.

Desirable

• Experience working within Formula 1, motorsport, broadcast or major sporting events.
• Knowledge of Dante, Q-SYS, networking and IP-based AV systems.
• Experience with LED processing, media servers and live video distribution.
• IPAF, PASMA or relevant industry qualifications.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading technical projects.

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For over 10 years, Live Wire has been a trusted technology partner to Formula 1 teams and Formula One Management, delivering innovative AV solutions across the world’s most prestigious motorsport events.

Working across all 24 Formula 1 races, our projects range from team hospitality suites, paddock environments, garages and factory installations through to live race commentary systems, driver appearances, broadcast support and VIP experiences. We collaborate closely with leading manufacturers and technology partners to integrate cutting-edge solutions into every project we deliver.

Beyond Formula 1, Live Wire provides technical production, equipment and specialist personnel to a wide range of live events including festivals, concerts, conferences, theatre and corporate productions. Our clients include some of the UK’s most respected venues, including the Southbank Centre, Barbican and Sadler’s Wells.

Job Description

This role is central to the successful delivery of Live Wire’s Formula 1 and live event projects. While the position is primarily UK-based, you will play a critical role in preparing equipment, maintaining technical standards, supporting warehouse operations and ensuring our travelling event teams have everything required to deliver world-class events around the globe.

The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining equipment to the highest standard, supporting stock management processes, assisting with technical training and contributing to the continual improvement of our systems and procedures.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within technical production and event technology while gaining exposure to some of the most prestigious events and clients in the industry.

Working pattern: Full-time, UK-based role with occasional UK travel. Weekend availability required, including alternate Saturdays.

What we’re looking for: Someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being hands-on with technology and understands that exceptional event delivery starts long before equipment arrives on-site. You’ll be organised, reliable and proactive, with a genuine interest in technical production and a desire to contribute to the success of both our Formula 1 programme and wider live events business.

Responsibilities

Equipment Preparation & Event Support

• Prepare equipment for Formula 1 and live event deployments.
• Build, test and configure AV systems prior to dispatch.
• Ensure all equipment is fully functional, labelled and documented before leaving the warehouse.
• Support project teams with technical preparation, equipment allocation and logistics planning.
• Assist with event builds and deliveries within the UK when required.

Equipment Maintenance & Testing

• Maintain equipment to the highest standard, ensuring reliability and readiness for deployment.
• Carry out regular preventative maintenance schedules.
• Perform PAT testing and maintain accurate testing records.
• Diagnose faults and carry out basic repairs where appropriate.
• Report damaged or missing equipment and assist with repair management.
• Ensure all equipment remains clean, organised and professionally presented.

Warehouse & Stock Management

• Conduct regular stock counts and inventory audits.
• Assist in maintaining accurate stock records and asset tracking systems.
• Manage equipment returns following events and Formula 1 race weekends.
• Ensure equipment is checked, tested and returned to stock promptly.
• Maintain a safe, efficient and organised warehouse environment.
• Support the packing and shipping of equipment for domestic and international events.

Formula 1 Event Support

• Provide remote support to travelling Formula 1 technicians when required.
• Assist with race preparation, equipment staging and logistics planning.
• Review returned equipment from race weekends and ensure it is serviced and ready for the next deployment.
• Contribute to continual improvements in equipment preparation, documentation and operational processes.

Training & Development

• Support the delivery of training programmes within the Live Wire Academy.
• Assist in onboarding and developing junior technicians and apprentices.
• Help maintain training equipment and learning environments.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues across the business.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, guides and standard operating procedures.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent communication with Operations, Production and Project teams.
• Support sustainability initiatives through responsible equipment management and waste reduction.
• Promote a positive, professional and safety-focused culture.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support the wider business during busy periods.
• Represent Live Wire professionally when working with clients, suppliers and partners.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience within the AV, events, technical production or broadcast industry.
• Good understanding of audio, video and lighting equipment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• PAT Testing qualification.
• Experience working within a warehouse or technical preparation environment.
• Knowledge of Formula 1, motorsport or live events.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Forklift, IPAF or PASMA certification.
• Experience supporting training or mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with leading Formula 1 teams and world-class events.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Exposure to the latest AV and event technologies.
• Supportive and ambitious team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of the Live Wire Academy.

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For the past 10 years, Live Wire has worked across Formula 1, supplying technology to the major teams and F1 Management. Our work varies from constructing viewer experiences in teams’ hospitality suites, paddock, garages and factories elevating each of the 24 races a year.

Job Description

Live Wire is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of high-profile live events and technical installations. This role requires close collaboration with project management, finance, operations, and clients to ensure seamless AV production while maintaining the highest on-site standards.

Both the project and production management teams are responsible for developing and managing budgets, covering equipment, crew, and rechargeable costs. Effective planning and detailed progress documentation are essential to anticipate potential delays. Clear communication with clients is key, ensuring they are informed of any challenges while implementing actionable solutions to minimize additional costs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute high-profile live events, ensuring seamless AV delivery in collaboration with top-tier talent and industry professionals.
• Develop comprehensive production schedules, equipment lists, and team briefs, ensuring all technical and logistical aspects are accounted for.
• Conduct post-event debriefs with clients, outlining key takeaways, action points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, fostering new business opportunities and long-term partnerships.
• Manage budgets effectively, including equipment, crew, and additional costs, while ensuring financial accountability.
• Communicate effectively across teams, both on-site and remotely, ensuring smooth coordination between event locations and the UK office.
• Control budgets and schedules, managing equipment, crew and additional costs while keeping multiple projects on track under pressure.
• Apply technical fluency with vector-based drawings/CAD, CRM systems, and Microsoft/Google productivity suites.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in live event production, including leadership roles in high-pressure environments.
• Proven technical expertise in lighting, sound, or AV, with the ability to oversee and manage all aspects of a project.
• Strong understanding of temporary structures, power distribution, and network/data infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM, and site logistics.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions efficiently.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proactive approach to team management and client engagement.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

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