About this role
Job title: Audio Visual Technician Employer’s name: Red Penguin Ltd Location: Unit 18 Monahan Road, Business Park, Monahan Road, Cork, T12 X239 Annual Salary: €37,544 Weekly hours: 40 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure and operate audio-visual equipment, including PA systems, microphones, speakers, mixers, amplifiers, projectors and display systems for live events and corporate functions.
- Conduct pre-event testing, sound checks and system diagnostics to ensure all audio-visual equipment performs to required technical standards.
- Monitor and operate AV systems during events, identifying and resolving technical issues to minimise disruption and ensure smooth delivery.
- Troubleshoot faults relating to audio, signal flow, connectivity and equipment performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Assist with the installation, positioning and configuration of sound, lighting and presentation equipment in accordance with event specifications.
- Maintain, inspect and safely handle AV equipment, ensuring equipment is stored, transported and operated in accordance with company procedures.
- Liaise with event coordinators, clients and venue representatives to ensure technical requirements are fully met.
- Adhere to health and safety procedures when installing, operating and dismantling audio-visual systems and equipment.
Requirements
- Previous experience installing, configuring and operating audio-visual equipment in event, venue or production environments.
- Knowledge of PA systems, microphones, speakers, mixers, amplifiers, signal flow and audio system operation.
- Experience carrying out system testing, sound checks, fault finding and technical troubleshooting.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and follow event production requirements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage equipment safely and efficiently.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in live event environments.
- Awareness of workplace health and safety requirements.
- AVIXA CTS training or other relevant Audio Visual qualifications would be advantageous.
- Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification would be advantageous