Formula One Management Ltd are currently seeking an experienced Audio Visual Technician to join our Television Systems Department.

Heroism, passion, precision, glamour, cutting-edge innovation and edge-of-the-seat thrills, all delivered on a global stage featuring some of the world’s most enticing locations – no other sport captures the imagination quite like Formula 1, the world’s most prestigious motor racing championship. Bringing the pulsating excitement of F1 to the screens of fans worldwide is the responsibility of Formula 1®, a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, which holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

This role sits within our Television Systems department who provide and support FOM’s entire broadcast infrastructure; from trackside cameras and microphones, to international broadcaster distribution, transmission systems and post production editing facilities.

The Paddock Club engineering team is responsible for AV system design, problem management and technical support at all Paddock Club events. Additional duties include liaising with FOM’s sister organisation FOHES at race events, monitoring of paddock club areas to guarantee the best customer experience and troubleshooting last minute technical issues.

So if you are an experienced AV Technician looking for an exciting international challenge working for a successful global brand this could be just what you are looking for!

Main Responsibilities and Duties

To undertake the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of FOM’s hospitality audio visual systems at Grand Prix events.

To assist in the design and implementation of upgrades to FOM’s hospitality audio visual infrastructure at Grand Prix events, ensuring that it continues to meet FOM’s current and future requirements.

To assist in the rig, and following the event, de-rig FOM’s hospitality audio visual infrastructure at Grand Prix events.

To provide audio visual service advice, assistance and recommendations to FOHES and its hospitality service partners as necessary.

To produce reports as required by TV Systems’ Group management.

To operate safely at all times in line with Company health and safety requirements.

To undertake other duties within your capabilities as your manager may assign to you from time to time.

To complete all mandatory training within specified timelines.

Person Specification

Essential:

A minimum of 2 years’ first-hand experience in working within the live performance and professional Audio Video entertainment industry.

Fully computer literate i.e. Microsoft Office.

Willingness to travel extensively to up to 18 races per season.

Willingness to work long hours when necessary.

Willingness to undertake physical work.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Ability to use own initiative to overcome problems.

Must have a valid passport.

EU driving license.

Desirable:

A recognized qualification in live performance and professional audio video entertainment systems design, installation and operation is essential.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Operational knowledge of large video display systems.

Operational knowledge of public address systems

Operational knowledge of SMATV RF systems

Interviews will be held asap, therefore we encourage early application.

Due to the large response we receive for each position, it is not possible for us to reply to each application individually. Therefore, if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00 to £35,000.00 /year

Required experience: