Audio Technician

About the role

Cutting Edge Music Tech - On-Demand Vinyl Records We are seeking an Audio Technician to help us redefine the music industry. elasticStage is building the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD platform, unlocking physical music for the Digital Creator era. By 2030, there will be over 250 million music creators globally, most locked out of physical formats due to high minimum runs and operational complexity. elasticStage solves this through patented on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing technology, powering a free-to-use platform where creators can produce and sell physical releases worldwide with no upfront costs or minimum quantities. And we are scaling fast: 100,000+ creators are using the product within our first year of commercialisation. Aiming for 20X growth by 2027. Partnerships with SoundCloud and Amuse (with more major partners to come!). Shipped to over 90 countries. 4.7★ on Trustpilot and Google. Recently raised a new funding, bringing the total capital raised to £30M. Just moved to new office in Kings Cross. Reliable and well-maintained audio systems are fundamental to the work we do at elasticStage. As an Audio Technician , you will support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and organisation of audio hardware and infrastructure across our engineering facilities. Working closely with senior audio systems engineers, you will be responsible for preparing and deploying equipment, maintaining inventory and documentation, performing testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring systems remain operational and ready for use. In addition, you will provide practical technical support across the wider installations team, assisting with equipment setup, fault finding, repairs, and the ongoing development of our audio systems. You will contribute to the organisation and upkeep of our workshop, hardware inventory, and test environments while following established procedures and seeking guidance when required. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong hands-on experience in professional audio who enjoys working with equipment, systems, and technical processes. It would particularly suit candidates from live sound, touring, broadcast, systems integration or studio technician backgrounds who are looking to apply their practical expertise within a growing engineering environment. This is not a creative music production or critical listening role. Responsibilities Maintain a well-organised inventory of audio hardware, cables, tools, and test equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and stock control. Receive, inspect, prepare, install, and commission audio hardware and systems in accordance with documented procedures and engineering instructions. Test, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on audio equipment, cables, amplifiers, headphones, and associated hardware. Follow established commissioning, testing, and verification processes, escalating issues to senior engineers when required. Provide ad-hoc practical support to engineering and QA teams, including equipment setup, maintenance, and general workshop activities. Practical hands-on experience working with professional audio equipment in environments such as live sound, broadcast, touring, installation, or similar high-demand technical settings. Experience installing, configuring, and commissioning analogue, digital, and networked audio/video systems and associated infrastructure. Familiarity with modern AV networking technologies and protocols, including audio-over-IP and Ethernet-based media distribution systems. Experience building, testing, repairing, and maintaining audio cables and associated hardware. Understanding of audio fundamentals, including signal flow, voltage levels, gain structure, sound pressure levels, frequency response, and phase. Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical testing techniques. Experience using audio test and measurement equipment. Ability to follow written technical procedures and work instructions accurately. Strong organisational skills with experience managing equipment inventories or technical stock. Competent computer user with the ability to learn and use bespoke software tools, and able to work independently on routine tasks once trained while recognising when to seek support. Nice to Haves Experience working alongside audio systems, studio, or product development engineers. Familiarity with audio amplifiers, loudspeaker systems, headphones, and related professional audio hardware. Experience using inventory management, asset tracking, or documentation systems. Experience supporting workshop, laboratory, QA, or manufacturing environments. Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering or relevant vocational training, technical certification, or professional experience in audio technology or electronics. What We Offer Industry-Leading Salary Package: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package that rewards your expertise and hard work. Generous Paid Holiday: Take advantage of 25 days of