Audiovisual Technician Apprentice

Northern Skills Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AV training organization in Greater London is offering an apprenticeship for aspiring audiovisual technicians. This role involves hands-on work alongside experienced engineers, learning to install and manage AV equipment while contributing to real projects. The position offers competitive salaries that increase over the duration of the apprenticeship, with additional training provided. Ideal candidates should have a GCSE in Maths and English and live nearby for easy access to various sites across London.

Benefits

Travel expense coverage up to £100 per week

Training course leading to qualifications

Responsibilities

• Learn how to install and test AV cabling.
• Assist with the installation of various audio-visual equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety on site.

Skills

Logical

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Job description

Closes in 27 days (Monday 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Northern Skills are recruiting on behalf of AV Elite who are looking for someone keen to learn and work as part of a team. Excellent time keeping and can do attitude are essential. You will be working alongside experienced AV engineers who will teach all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a rapidly expanding industry.

Salary is £19k for Year 1, £21k for Year 2, £23k for Year 3. Salary will then be reviewed and reflected upon performance.

Training course: Audiovisual technician (level 5)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Any overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5x per hour. Saturdays paid at 1.5x. Sundays at 2.0x. 40 hours a week.

Duration: 2 years

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

• Work alongside a team of on‑site supervisors & engineers learning how to install, terminate & test AV cabling
• Learn how to install a range of audio‑visual equipment (screens, projectors, LED walls, microphones, speakers, cameras, etc.) to different finishes (plasterboard, concrete, joinery, etc.). You will learn which fixings to use with each surface material
• Assist the on‑site team with taking in of deliveries and moving equipment & materials around the site
• Assist the on‑site team with paperwork, e.g. asset registers, cable schedules, AVIT schedules, test sheets
• Laptops will be provided for these tasks
• Ensure on‑site work areas and storage areas are kept clean, tidy and safe
• You will be taught how to read & install to both schematic/wiring drawings & M&E drawings. These are essential to ensure we install as per our client's design

Where you'll work

124 City Road
London
EC1V 2NX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• 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; build and maintain 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 operation for a range of contemporary S35mm digital cameras
• Deliver virtual event technical operations
• Clearly advise and guide event participants
• Devise a learning programme 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 assess 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
• Online day release

Requirements

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 or above) and any subject (grade Pass). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience; the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Logical
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

The role will be based on different sites in and around London for the duration of the apprenticeship. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to live in or around London with access to public transport links.

About this employer

We are a small business working on behalf of much larger integrators. We will be installing projects for some of the largest businesses in the world. It is therefore incredibly important that the successful candidate is well presented and well mannered in client‑facing situations.

Travel expense costs will be covered at a max rate of £100 per week.

After this apprenticeship

• Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

The contact for this apprenticeship is: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003924.

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Closes in 27 days (Monday 12 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

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