Electrician

The Venue

A true powerhouse of live entertainment, AO Arena is one of the enigmatic indoor arenas on the planet, welcoming more than 30 million fans since 1995. From era‑defining music moments to major sporting spectacles, the arena sits at the heart of Manchester’s global reputation for live events. Following a sign in to see pay million transformation, AO Arena continues to set the standard of live entertainment both in Manchester and on the world stage.

The Role

The Electrician will be responsible for supporting the electrical power and utility requirements for all aspects of the Arena’s events. This includes temporary show power for stages, catering, broadcasting and front-of-house installations. Working on a variety of events including; Sporting events, Concerts and Conferences. Responding to reactive maintenance requests and contributing to manage the departments Helpdesk and escalating where needed to ensure issues are logged, actioned and prioritised accordingly.

Based within the Operations Department, the successful candidate will work closely with an experienced team comprising Venue Engineers, the Senior Electrician, Facilities Manager, Event Managers and the Technical Department.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Electrician will help advance event requirements, maintain safe and compliant electrical systems, support event delivery and response to reactive maintenance requests, ensure effective communication with the wider Operations Team.

The Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver event power requirements, providing technical support to event organisers, production teams and Event Managers.
• Install, test and manage temporary electrical systems for concerts, exhibitions, conferences and live events in line with BS7909 standards.
• Act as Event Engineer on a rota basis, supporting event load-ins, live shows and load-outs.
• Operate, monitor and maintain venue systems, including BMS, plant, machinery and utilities.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding and repairs across event-related electrical equipment.
• Manage technical equipment procurement and hire to meet event requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to the Events Technical Team and support health and safety compliance across the venue.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with legislation, industry standards and venue procedures.