Apprentice Live Event Technician

Are you passionate about the technical side of the Television, Events and Exhibition industry, and looking for a career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!

Our apprentices are the future of our business. On our 24-month apprenticeship programme, you will learn the skills to become a successful Audio-Visual Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in technology there could not be a more exciting time to join us, and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll work at our brand-new Film & TV Hub in Wembley whilst also gaining direct experience on TV sets and at events, where you will learn to:

• Develop the skills to provide on-site audio-visual/technical support for live events, conferences, meetings, and presentations. This includes setting up, operating, and monitoring AV equipment during events and live projects
• Understand and maintain a working knowledge of the latest technology, rigging, power, and safety procedures
• Develop the ability, following completion of the apprenticeship, to lead installation teams on-site and manage event implementation, coordinating with event organisers
• Understand event power, cable runs, and event-based health and safety
• Gain the skills to troubleshoot and solve technical and project-related issues under pressure
• Strategically collaborate with senior management and colleagues to improve processes and efficiency
• Become an ambassador for our “Customer First” culture, resolving any issues quickly and keeping your colleagues and customers informed, so they feel truly valued
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines as part of a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive company induction, role-specific training, and apprenticeship support. You will become a part of a larger apprentice cohort where you will be able to form lifelong relationships and engage in a wider support network.

We’ll also support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations.  You will attend both in-house and manufacturer courses to expand your product knowledge and skills.

Apprenticeship Training

You will complete a level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship Standard, following the Live Event Technician pathway. This programme will be delivered using a combination of:

• Workplace experience to gain practical skills
• Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
• Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. You will attend training workshops both online and in person. These will take place within the workplace and at other training locations

About the Application Process

Complete the application.

• You will be asked some additional screening questions, which will need to be completed before progressing to the next stage of the process
• Your application will be reviewed by our Recruitment Team and you may be invited to complete a video interview
• If successful at video interview, you will then be invited to one of our online assessment centres.
• From there, again if successful, your application will be passed to the hiring manager at Sunbelt Rentals, who will arrange an interview with you at the centre/depot.

We are looking for creative but practical people, with a passion to build a career in this exciting industry whilst specialising as a technical production partner, and who have the following attributes:

• Enthusiasm
• Motivation to learn new skills
• Responsible & professional behaviour
• Ability to work in a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Initiative
• An eagerness to understand our product range and the wider Sunbelt Rentals business
• The ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• Resilience
• Open to working outside of standard hours and in various locations which may require travel
• Aged 18+ with the confidence to work on production sets and at events
• GCSE or equivalent Grade 4 or above in Maths and English

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset.  We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you.  We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.