Senior Audio Engineer - Manchester

Posted 19 March 2024
Salary £30000 - £38000 per annum + + Excellent benefits
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Event Venue & AV Support
ReferenceMAN-AUDIO-DD_1710867088
Contact NameJoseph Kelly

Job description

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Rigging and operating audio equipment for a wide variety of live, virtual and hybrid events.
  • Working as part of a team.
  • The ability to lead a team of freelance staff and represent the company.
  • Communicating with clients, suppliers, venue staff and crew both onsite and prior to an event.
  • Preparing and maintaining equipment in our warehouse spaces.
  • Working with the head of audio to continue developing, maintaining, and improving the audio department.
  • Delivering / collecting equipment in company vehicles.
  • Assistance in other departments to meet the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATE

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a live events sound engineer, particularly in the corporate sector.
  • Experience mixing Front of House and Monitors for live music acts
  • Experience mixing high level corporate conferences / awards
  • Knowledge of Yamaha digital mixind consoles, particularly CL and QL series
  • Knowledge of d&b line arrays, amplifiers, array calc and R1 control network
  • Proficient in the programming and use of Qlab
  • Ability to work as part of a team or unaccompanied under own initiative.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure of a live event.
  • High standard of personal presentation.
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service.
  • Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
  • High self-motivation and ability to lead by example.
  • Flexibility and a can do, customer focused attitude.
  • Keen eye for detail with a high standard of equipment presentation.
  • Full UK Driving License and own transport.