Live Event Technician Apprentice
LITEUP EVENTS LTD
FAREHAM (PO15 5AP)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 June 2026
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Summary
Liteup Events Limited is looking for a reliable hands-on Live Event Technician Apprentice with a passion for technology, an inquisitive mind, and willingness to learn. This role offers a strong start to a career in live events, real-world experience, and the chance to achieve a Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician qualification.
- Wage
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£24,960 a year
- Training course
- Creative industries production technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Core times Monday- Friday 9am-5.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Some evenings and weekends will be required.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
What you will learn:
- How to play an active role in the technical setup and operation for a variety of events
- How to set up and operate high-quality lighting, video and sound across corporate, festival, touring, live music and broadcast events
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare, test, clean and maintain lighting, audio, video equipment
- Carry out basic maintenance, fault finding and repairs with support from experienced technicians
- Pick, Prep, Load equipment safely for UK and international events
- Assist with on-site setup, rig and focus lighting, set up sound systems, build video systems
- Support live show delivery, including operating equipment and troubleshooting issues on site
- Work across concerts, corporate events and live productions- Work closely with technicians, project managers, freelancers and venue teams to keep projects organised, safe and delivered to a high standard
Who you will be:
- Someone who has a genuine interest in lighting, sound, video, rigging or AV
- Someone who is comfortable working at height and manual handling
- Someone flexible enough to work evenings or weekends
- Someone with their own transport and can commute to Fareham or other locations as necessary
- Someone with some experience is preferable but not essential
- Someone who enjoys hands-on work and is keen to learn
- Someone with a basic understanding of technical or electrical equipment
Where you'll work
UNIT 9
MATRIX PARK
TALBOT ROAD
FAREHAM
PO15 5AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Creative industries production technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
- Prepare system specifications and drawings.
- Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
- Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
- Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
- Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
- Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
- Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
- Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
- Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
- Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
- Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
- Prepare written information and reports.
- Comply with creative venue budgetary and financial management protocols.
- Undertake set and change scenes in live performance – setting and striking scenic elements under show conditions.
- Operate suspension systems.
- Undertake stage crafts such as basic scenic construction, carpentry, metalwork, stage machinery, props, scene changes, knots and terminations.
- Trouble shoot, fault find and carry out basic repairs to creative venue and production systems.
- As directed, inspect, test and maintain creative venue systems and production systems.
- Program and operate production control consoles. Undertake cueing and operation during the live performance or event.
- Trouble shoot, fault find and repair at sub assembly and component level.
- Calibrate equipment and systems to meet production requirements.
- Identify, specify and use components, systems and products applicable for the environment.
- Identify and undertake servicing requirements in line with manufacturer recommendations.
- Achieve effective network connectivity across live event systems.
- Identify required packing space for equipment and for truck packs.
- Prepare and operate lifting and ground rigging equipment.
- Program and operate lighting control systems.
- Assess and monitor power supply systems, installing wiring for practicals and equipment as required.
- Prepare, set and operate lighting equipment to create the desired effect.
- Manipulate and modify lighting, using diffusion materials, filters or reflectors to create the desired effect.
- Adapt lighting to meet short notice creative changes in the production design or script.
- Prepare and operate extra low voltage lighting equipment and systems.
- Identify the dangers and restrictions in the use of battery supplies including charging and mitigate for these.
- Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
- Prepare system specifications and drawings.
- Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
- Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
- Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
- Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
- Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
- Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
- Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
- Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
- Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
- Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
- Prepare written information and reports.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Positive Attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Practical
- Hands-on approach
- Team Player
- Works Independently
- Confident
Other requirements
- Driving license would be an advantage and preferred
- This is a 21-month apprenticeship plus 3 months end point assessment
- Learning at Chichester College with some attendance required plus work based learning
- This role is based in Fareham although some travel may be required to other locations work dependant
- The role will start on successful recruitment, and the apprenticeship course will begin in September 2026
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK
- Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study
- Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship
About this employer
Liteup is a creative production company based on the south coast of the UK, near Portsmouth and Southampton. Founded in 2006, the company has grown to specialise in providing cutting-edge production equipment and integrated designs that bring together video, lighting, and rigging into one cohesive visual experience. Today, Liteup delivers exceptional shows across the UK, Europe, and around the world.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be an opportunity for a full-time job within our Production Services department
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038168.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)