Audio Visual Apprentice
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Role
As our Audio Visual Apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality AV and production services across a wide range of events - from meetings and conferences to live and hybrid experiences.
Working alongside our AV Technicians, you’ll get hands-on experience setting up, operating and de-rigging equipment. This could include microphones, sound desks, video conferencing systems and digital displays, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day.
You’ll also support live events, assisting with sound, basic mixing and technical setup, while learning how different elements come together to create a professional event experience.
Alongside the practical side, you’ll build your knowledge through a Level 5 Audiovisual Technician apprenticeship. You’ll develop your skills in AV technology, production and event delivery, while gaining real experience in a busy, professional environment.
Day to day, you’ll help check and maintain equipment, support meeting rooms, and work with teams across the organisation to deliver filming, streaming and technical event requirements.
It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll learn by doing, supported by an experienced team.
A little more about the role:
- Support the setup, operation and pack-down of AV equipment for events
- Assist with live and hybrid event delivery, including sound and basic production support
- Carry out routine checks of meeting rooms and provide first-line AV support
- Work with teams such as IT and IET.tv to support filming and streaming
- Help maintain and track AV equipment and inventory
- Provide friendly, professional support to internal and external clients
- Complete the Level 5 Audiovisual Technician apprenticeship programme
Training
- Audiovisual Technician Level 5
- There will be an online day release once a week for the duration of the apprenticeship programme
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Audiovisual technician (level 5)
- Training Provider
- MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
- Working Week
- This role will require some early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekend work whilst working 5 days in 7 rotas. As part of completing the apprenticeship, please note you will be supported with appropriate time to attend webinars and lectures. Exact working days and hours TBC.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 17th April 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st June 2026
Desired Skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Genuine Interest in AV
- Curious
- Hands-on
- Willing to learn
- Interest in sound/video
- Interest in live events
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE, grade 4 or above (Essential)
- Any (can be an equivalent level 3) BTEC, grade Pass or above (Essential)