Apprentice Sound & Light Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a trainee Sound & Light Technician with a passion for music to join our team. The role involves loading the van before an event, setting up and then engineering the event and packing down at the end of the night. No experience is required, all training is provided. Age 16+
Must be within 10 miles of Sheffield UK.
Hours per week will vary from 0 hours to 16 hours + with an average of 10 hours per week. With an opportunity of eventual full time work.
Mainly weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Set up the sound system & lighting for live bands and events.
- Heavy lifting, A high level of physical fitness is required for this role.
- Mix sound levels for a live band/create a light show (training provided).
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Volunteer
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 8-20 per week
Salary: £300.00-£600.00 per month
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Sound & Light Technician roles across Xsound's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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