Full job description
Location: Based at our office in Southampton, Hampshire with regular travel to events across the UK as required
Salary: To be discussed during application process.
Contract: 35 hours per week mainly over Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. with a time off in lieu system. Flexibility around this would be required.
Wessex Sound Hire is a complete event production company based in Southampton, supplying sound, lighting, AV and staging equipment to events across the South Coast and beyond — from live music and tribute shows to corporate events and festivals. With a passionate, experienced team, we pride ourselves on providing creative technical solutions and exceptional service across every stage of an event.
We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Touring Sound Engineer to join our team. This role is for a resourceful problem solver who’s equally comfortable in front of clients as they are behind the kit. In this role you will be on-site — setting up, operating, and managing sound / audio solutions alongside our team.
Every day is different: one day you’re running a show and the next a conference. No two days are the same, and every day you’ll be making an impact.
What you’ll be doing
- Client-facing – act as the face of the company, building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring they receive excellent service.
- On-site implementation – Assist in leading a small team of freelance technicians, liaise with venues and suppliers, and ensure events run smoothly to the highest professional standard. Operate sound (particularly FOH) for live tribute acts, conferences & events.
- Technical input – use your knowledge of audio and AV equipment to design solutions, oversee technical setups, and get hands-on with the technology.
- Warehouse: Prep, test and pack sound equipment ready for events & shows. Load and drive company vans to deliver and collect equipment.
What we’re looking for
- A time proven audio engineer who can demonstrate 5+ years of experience with a range of shows, events & venues.
- confident communicator who enjoys working directly with clients.
- Strong technical knowledge in audio.
- Strong Experience with L-Acoustics Loudspeakers, amplifiers (LA Network Manager + Soundvision), Allen & Heath D-Live, Klang, Martin Audio, Dante & Networking infrastructure.
- Strong Experience in Audio System Design & implementation along with System Tuning.
- The skillset to regularly operate shows as part of event delivery, using your technical expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Experience managing small teams onsite, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Someone who is organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects at once.
- A candidate with commercial awareness, with an eye for balancing great delivery and profitability.
- A flexible and proactive team player
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and as needed, stay away from home, reflecting the demands and variety of the events industry.
Why join us?
At our heart, we’re a friendly, supportive, and professional team. We pride ourselves on delivering great experiences for our clients and making events happen at the highest standard. Joining us means:
- Variety in your day-to-day work — no two projects are the same.
- The chance to combine client interaction, and hands-on delivery.
- Opportunities to develop your technical and project management skills.
- Being part of a growing company where your contribution will make a real impact.
- Benefits include time off in lieu, training and development, pension scheme, team socials.
The position is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week averaged over 4 days - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. The role requires staying away from home on average 2-3 nights per week.
If you’re passionate about events, thrive in a client-facing role, and love being hands-on, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person in Southampton UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have 5+ Years experience in professional audio system design & operation?
Work Location: In person
