Live Event Technician Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within the live events industry. As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting the preparation, installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment used for live events.

What you'll do

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career within the live events industry. As a Live Event Technician Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting the preparation, installation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment used for live events.

You'll gain hands-on experience working on brand launches, national conferences, sales events, and large-scale international forums while studying towards the Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician (Live Event Technician Pathway) qualification.

No two days are the same, and you'll develop skills across lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging and event production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, maintain and organise technical equipment before events
• Load, unload and transport equipment safely
• Assist with the installation of lighting, sound and AV systems
• Help rig staging, truss and associated equipment under supervision
• Support the operation of technical equipment during live events
• Carry out equipment testing and fault finding
• Maintain equipment to ensure it remains safe and operational
• Follow technical drawings, plans and specifications
• Work safely at all times following company procedures and industry legislation
• Complete equipment checks before and after events
• Support warehouse operations including stock control and equipment preparation
• Assist with cable management and network infrastructure
• Learn how to programme and operate lighting and audio systems
• Support the team during de-rigs and equipment returns
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and venue staff
• Work professionally as part of a busy production team

Training

Training you will complete the:

• Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship

Live Event Technician Pathway

Delivered by Access Industry through:

• Live online workshops
• Workplace observations
• One-to-one coaching
• Practical assessments
• Portfolio building
• End Point Assessment (EPA)

After the apprenticeship

• Following the apprenticeship, you can expect a full-time or freelance position within the live events industry

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade C/4 and above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade C/4 and above)

About the employer

Stage Engage is a creative event production partner, combining technical production, AV and in-house scenic fabrication to deliver events that perform under real-world conditions.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Creative industries production technician (level 3), Creative and design
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday with evening and weekend work as normal.
• Start date: 2 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year