Liteup Events Limited is looking for a reliable hands-on Live Event Technician Apprentice with a passion for technology, an inquisitive mind, and willingness to learn. This role offers a strong start to a career in live events, real-world experience, and the chance to achieve a Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician qualification.
What you will learn:
- How to play an active role in the technical setup and operation for a variety of events
- How to set up and operate high-quality lighting, video and sound across corporate, festival, touring, live music and broadcast events.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare, test, clean and maintain lighting, audio, video equipment
- Carry out basic maintenance, fault finding and repairs with support from experienced technicians
- Pick, Prep, Load equipment safely for UK and international events
- Assist with on-site setup, rig and focus lighting, set up sound systems, build video systems
- Support live show delivery, including operating equipment and troubleshooting issues on site
- Work across concerts, corporate events and live productions- Work closely with technicians, project managers, freelancers and venue teams to keep projects organised, safe and delivered to a high standard
Who you will be:
- Someone who has a genuine interest in lighting, sound, video, rigging or AV
- Someone who is comfortable working at height and manual handling
- Someone flexible enough to work evenings or weekends
- Someone with their own transport and can commute to Fareham or other locations as necessary
- Someone with some experience is preferable but not essential
- Someone who enjoys hands-on work and is keen to learn
- Someone with a basic understanding of technical or electrical equipment
Key Skills
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Good attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Practical
- Hands-on attitude
- Team Player
- Works Independently
- Confident
Working Week: 40 hours per week including study. Core times Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
Salary: £24,950 per annum (For further information on the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage please see Further Information below)
Qualifications Required: GCSE Math and English minimum grade 4 is required as a minimum
Further Prospects: On successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be an opportunity for a full-time job within our Production Services department.
About the Employer: Liteup is a creative production company based on the south coast of the UK, near Portsmouth and Southampton. Founded in 2006, the company has grown to specialise in providing cutting-edge production equipment and integrated designs that bring together video, lighting, and rigging into one cohesive visual experience. Today, Liteup delivers exceptional shows across the UK, Europe, and around the world. For further information please visit: https://liteup.co.uk/
What you need to know:
- Driving license would be an advantage and preferred
- This is a 21-month apprenticeship plus 3 months end point assessment.
- Learning at Chichester College with some attendance required plus work based learning.
- This role is based in Fareham although some travel may be required to other locations work dependant.
- The role will start on successful recruitment, and the apprenticeship course will begin in September 2026
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
- Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
- Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour (As of the 1st April 2026). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.
Pay: £24,960.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fareham PO15 5AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in this apprenticeship?
- Please confirm you have your own transport?
- Please confirm you have the minimum grades required in Math and English
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- Fareham PO15 5AP (preferred)
Work Location: In person
