Position: Event Production Technician
Hours: 45 hours per week - Shift pattern working 5 days out of 7 (Weekend work required) Plus Overtime
Location: Creation Group, Knockin Industrial Estate, Shropshire, SY10 8ED
Purpose of Role
As part of our continuing expansion plans, we are seeking an experienced and versatile Event Production Technician to join our team, as an Event Production Technician you will be working both alone and as part of a team to help produce and execute an exciting portfolio of projects and activations with a range of industry leading clients across the Technology, Fashion and Drinks sectors.
This role is crucial in ensuring the highest quality production for a wide variety of live, virtual, and hybrid events. The ideal candidate will contribute to Creation reputation for technical ability and exceptional experiences in the live events industry. The successful candidate will also be at home in a fast paced, hands-on environment and thrive under pressure and best suits upbeat and self-motivated individuals who enjoy working systematically and productively.
If you have the experience we are looking for, then you will already know that this is not a 9-5 job. Due to the nature of our industry, we require our employees to have a flexible approach to their working hours. Weekend work will be required.
What you will be responsible for
- Operate Sound, lighting and power systems for a wide variety of productions and corporate events.
- Ensure Creation technical production equipment is fully prepared, tested, maintained, and processed in the warehouse before dispatch and upon return from site.
- Oversee the preparation, maintenance, safe operation, and lifecycle management of Creation technical production equipment in both warehouse and live event environments, including the planning, implementation, and safe removal of technical and scenic installations.
- Programming and operating lighting consoles and associated software, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, and overseeing the onsite delivery and management of technical power, lighting, and sound systems.
- Lead as Site Technician during live events and shows, overseeing the professional setup, testing, operation, and pack-down of all sound, lighting, and power systems.
- Deliver high-quality live audio and lighting by mixing sound for performers and DJs, programming and operating lighting cues, and making real-time adjustments to enhance performance and audience experience.
- Conduct pre-show sound checks and lighting tests, monitor levels for clarity and safety, and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently during build and live scenarios.
- Maintain, care for, and ensure the safe operation of all technical equipment, leaving venues and sites safe and tidy after each event.
- Advising Account Managers on more complex technical elements of live events.
- Ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met, maintaining compliance with regulations and industry best practices, and proactively staying up to date with the latest technologies, rigging methods, power systems, and safety procedures.
- Support event logistics by delivering and collecting equipment using company vehicles.
- Supporting wider business needs by briefing of freelance crew on-site, assisting other departments, supporting onsite builds, and maintaining clear and professional client communication on site.
What we are looking for
Successful candidates will have a proven track record within the events industry, with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the live events industry, including at least 3 years as a lighting engineer within the corporate sector and they will have the ability to work overnight on event sites.
- Knowledge of technical equipment across live, experiential, set, sound, rigging, lighting, power, and logistics sectors, including proficiency with industry-standard equipment, networking, intelligent lighting fixtures, and LED technology (required)
- Any industry standard qualifications - Plant tickets, H&S, First Aid (preferable)
- BS7909 Qualification (preferable)
- Knowledge of CAD software (preferable)
- Confident IT skills (preferable)
- Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 25 kg, working at heights and in dark environments, and demonstrating dexterity for operating equipment and handling small components.
- A full driving licence (required)
What we offer
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Pension contributions
- 28 Days (Including Bank Holidays) that will increase by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 38 days.
- 1.25 Overtime Rate after contracted hours
- Enhanced Parental, Family and Special Leave
- Company Events
- Training and development opportunities
- Issue of company branded clothing
- Shared use of company pool vehicles when on jobs
- Issue of company uniform and clothing
- Single room hotel accommodation when on site
- 100% at £0.45 p/mile contribution on own vehicle when travelling for work.
A bit about Creation
We are an industry leading full service Brand Experience group that produces and executes an exciting portfolio of projects with a range of flagship clients. Since 2012 we have been disrupters of the experiential marketing and live event industry, managing client projects from concept through to delivery.
Creation is founded around four key service offerings - Creative, Production, Live and Asset & Inventory Management which enable us to offer our clients a turn key solution to deliver stand out brand experiences. We focus on creative, solution-led, high quality outputs and through integrity, passion and a one team mentality we are trusted by our clients to create and deliver the impossible. We dedicate ourselves to fostering a collaborative environment where our employees are continuously striving for excellence, innovation and professional growth, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute, thrive and make a meaningful impact.
This approach has set us apart from agencies in our field, leading to record breaking growth and recognition as one of the fastest growing companies both in the UK and Europe (Financial Times - FT 1000, Sunday Times Top 100, FEBE) for the last three consecutive years. We are also Silver-accredited by Ecovadis which recognises companies for their sustainability practices and their commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies.
As we look to the future, we continue to expand, notably into global markets with the right leaders and teams at the forefront.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
All applicants are asked to submit a CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Company Overview
Please visit our company website for more information
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,500.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
