Audio / Visual Technicians

An Audio or Visual Technician operates sound and video equipment for concerts, sports events, news conferences or presentations at business meetings or conventions. Sets up wiring and cables as needed for an equipment system, which may include microphones, speakers, sound mixing and recording equipment and video equipment; may also work with specialized lighting equipment.

About this Career

Average Salary

£42,121

New workers start at around £24,244. Normal pay is £42,121 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £68,741

Annual Openings

125

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Carries out stock takes.
Completes documentation such as project records, safety reports.
Provides health and safety inductions and adheres to health and safety procedures.
Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation;.
Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.

Skills Employers are looking for