Audio Visual Technician

Sodexo

  • Kingston upon Thames
  • £21.63 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
  • Working at a boutique hotel and leadership retreat of a major corporate global company, located in a private estate just outside Kingston Upon Thames
  • Meals provided on shift
  • Full training and uniform provided
  • Free Parking on site
  • Free use of on site Gym
  • 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 Days with Service (including bank Holidays).
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- the destination you should input is KT2 7PDAudio Visual TechnicianKingston Upon Thames, KT2 7PD - Permanent - Full TimeThis is a unique multi purpose opportunity to join a leading global Facilities Management organisation and provide a fabulous service at a boutique hotel and leadership retreat, located in a private estate just outside Kingston Upon Thames.You'll be the go to to ensure that Audio Visual Systems on the Estate are working and fit for use, assisting with Technical requirements for large events, updating the Estates Website and Social Media Communications!What you'll do:
  • Responsible for the overall set-up and testing of all AV and VC equipment to all internal meeting rooms
  • Scheduling and management of Teams calls using Crestron devices
  • Liaising with clients to discuss technical requirements for large events
  • Assisting the bookings team with scheduling meetings in booking system when required. Ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and completeness of data input
  • Ensuring all equipment is clean and in safe working order
  • Repairing faults where applicable. Otherwise escalate faults and repairs to the service contract holder for timely remedial action
  • Provide attendees with advice on the technology they use (such as laptops)
  • Give guidance to attendees on connecting to Wi-Fi
  • Ensuring that all equipment is set up neatly and to a high standard
  • Assist with support for multi-media broadcasting
  • To keep an on-going stock check of equipment stored on site
  • Responsible for the tidiness and organisation of the AV/Production suite
  • Supporting and monitoring digital signage
  • Working from a daily schedule of AV/VC requirements in meeting rooms ensuring technology is set up prior for meetings - including screens, speakers, clickers, Teams panels etc
  • Working alongside other operation departments, to make sure all stakeholders and clients requests are dealt with in a professional and timely manner
  • Assist with meeting room setup
What you'll bring:
  • Proficiency in AV technologies provided by Crestron, Shure, Lenovo, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Live Streaming
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for events and meetings
  • Previous experience of the audio-visual, events, or technical arts industries
  • Demonstrable knowledge of AV disciplines (audio, projection, video, IT, lighting)
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge and experience operating a variety of large and small-scale audio events
  • Strong technical knowledge of AV equipment, video conferencing systems, and IT hardware/software.
Why Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applicationsSalary Up to £21.63 per hour DOE plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1215451/147415
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 18 September, 2025
Job Category Events
Business Unit UK Corporate Services - Frontline
Location Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 04 September, 2025

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