Apprentice Audio Technician
MTech Radio Links
St Neots Cambridgeshire (PE19 8EG)
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 December 2025
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Summary
Join our industry-leading live events team and be part of delivering high-quality audio experiences at some of the world’s biggest sporting events.
- Wage
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£22,222 a year
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- Event Bonuses: Overnight event bonuses are available at £75 per weekday night and £185 per weekend day.
- Training course
- Audiovisual technician (level 5)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Some late evenings & working away may be required depending on work requirements.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
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
As an Apprentice Audio Technician, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on large-scale productions involving Public Address systems, Media Interview setups, Music Stages, Radio Microphones, Digital Mixing Consoles, and Dante audio networks.
This role combines real-world, on-site technical experience with structured off-the-job training delivered by Blue Lion Training Academy, giving you the professional foundation to build a successful career in live event audio engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will:
- Assist with setup, testing, and operation of live event audio systems, including PA systems, press conference setups, and stage monitoring.
- Support Media Interview zones, ensuring clean, reliable audio capture and distribution for broadcasters and journalists.
- Learn to configure and operate Digital Mixing Consoles and networked audio systems using Dante.
- Prepare and maintain Radio Microphone and IEM systems, ensuring frequency coordination and interference-free operation.
- Help rig and de-rig music stages, commentary positions, and public address zones at major sporting venues.
- Assist with signal routing, troubleshooting, and system calibration under live conditions.
- Participate in technical rehearsals, sound checks, and show calls, supporting senior audio engineers.
- Keep detailed records of equipment use, maintenance, and fault reporting.
- Complete structured learning via the Bud apprenticeship platform, attend training sessions, and contribute to tripartite progress reviews.
- Follow all health, safety, and site access procedures for large-scale event environments.
Where you'll work
Eaton House Great North Road
Eaton Socon
St Neots Cambridgeshire
PE19 8EG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLUE LION TRAINING ACADEMY LIMITED
Training course
Audiovisual technician (level 5)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Operate a video camera and vision mixer
- Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
- Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
- Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
- Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
- Root cause analysis & problem solving
- Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
- Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
- Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
- Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
- Configure and manage remote participation systems
- Edit audio and video content
- Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
- Create digital assets for video workflows
- Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
- Audio capture
- Deliver virtual event technical operations
- Clearly advise and guide event participants
- Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
- Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
- Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
- Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
- Complete risk assessment documentation
- Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
- Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
- Document and record maintenance activities
- Safe storage of equipment
- Create a coherent planning document
- Operate a video camera and vision mixer
- Integrate a projector and/or display as part of an audiovisual presentation
- Audio mixing; loudness, timbre, spatialisation, and channel management
- Apply and problem solve video signal flow for live production
- Operate and program lighting control software/hardware
- Root cause analysis & problem solving
- Collate, compare, and synthesise information from various sources
- Work collaboratively; Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders (such as performers, public speakers, presenters, clients and event organisers)
- Communicate technical concepts with clarity in person and in writing to end users of all skill levels and seniority
- Install, test, and commission relevant hardware
- Configure and manage remote participation systems
- Edit audio and video content
- Prepare, maintain, and manipulate audio and video assets through post-production
- Create digital assets for video workflows
- Manual camera operating for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
- Audio capture
- Deliver virtual event technical operations
- Clearly advise and guide event participants
- Devise a learning program intended to cover a particular device/system
- Identify personal training and professional development needs via research and investigation
- Organise appropriate personal professional development activities to develop and enhance own role and skills
- Use collaborative online environments to schedule and update projects and tasks
- Complete risk assessment documentation
- Accurately assesses level of risk to health and safety of themselves and others
- Test and maintain audiovisual equipment, cables, and connectors: substitute items where necessary
- Document and record maintenance activities
- Safe storage of equipment
- Create a coherent planning document
Training schedule
All apprenticeship training will be completed on-site at the employer's site.
You will be expected to travel to Derby on 2 separate occasions whilst enrolled on the apprenticeship in order to complete practical training sessions.
More training information
Your apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with Blue Lion Training Academy Limited, covering both technical and professional skills required by the Audiovisual Technician (Level 5) standard.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or Above)
- Mathematics (grade 4/C or Above)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
- Some experience with live sound equipment, school/college productions, or music performance.
- Awareness of audio signal flow and the basics of mixing and microphone placement.
- Interest in networked audio systems (e.g. Dante, AVB) or digital consoles.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure in fast-paced environments.
About this employer
Founded in 1972, MTech Radio Links Communications became the first independent radio company in the UK. Our founder and Managing Director was formerly a Royal Signals radio engineer and later Chief Engineer at Pye Telecom Services in Cambridge.
After obtaining the First Licence in the UK, allowing the hire of radio equipment, we expanded from hiring two-way radios to local regattas and golfing events. Over the years, we became long-term suppliers of communication packages to many of the UK’s well-known and major sporting events, including golf, rowing, tennis, equestrian, polo, air shows and many more.
https://www.radio-links.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- A £35 daily food allowance is provided while working on events
- 28 days basic holiday, including bank holidays, 1 day Birthday leave, plus Christmas closure
- Increased leave with long service
After this apprenticeship
- A genuine passion for live events and professional audio.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and event days. - Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic understanding of sound or music technology, or a strong desire to learn.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLUE LION TRAINING ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004144.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 4 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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