Careers at Powerhouse

Build your career behind the scenes.

Join the people who prepare the kit, build the spaces and bring live events to life. We’re looking for prep technicians, event crew, drivers, technicians and project managers.

Powerhouse crew rigging event lighting at the Landmark Hotel in London
Behind the scenes with the Powerhouse crew.
Based in New BarnetEvents across London & the UKSound · Lighting · Video · Staging

Working together

Good events start with good people.

Powerhouse delivers technical event production for brand activations, corporate productions and private events. Behind every finished space is a team that takes pride in the preparation as much as the show.

Variety in the work

Work across different events, venues and production setups, from warehouse preparation to live delivery.

People to learn from

Work alongside experienced crew, technicians and project managers, sharing practical knowledge on real projects.

Work you can see

See equipment, planning and teamwork come together as an empty venue becomes a finished event.

Current opportunities

Find your place in the team.

We’re interested in hearing from people for the following roles. Open a role to explore the work and what to include in your application.

Working freelance? Tell us your specialisms and availability when you get in touch.

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Prep Technicians

Warehouse preparation · Equipment care

Help make sure every job leaves the warehouse prepared, checked and ready for the event.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare, test and pack equipment for upcoming projects.
  • Support equipment maintenance, stock organisation and returns.
  • Work with project managers and crew to get the right kit ready.

What to tell us

A practical approach, attention to detail and an interest in sound, lighting or event equipment. Tell us about your technical or warehouse experience.

Apply for Prep Technicians

Event Crew

Event builds · Setup & breakdown

Be part of the crew that turns plans and packed equipment into a finished event.

What you’ll do

  • Load and unload equipment with the team.
  • Support the installation and removal of sound, lighting, staging and scenic elements.
  • Work alongside technicians during event builds and breakdowns.

What to tell us

Reliability, teamwork and a willingness to get involved. Tell us about any event, practical or technical experience you have.

Apply for Event Crew

Drivers

Deliveries · Collections · Event support

Keep equipment moving between our New Barnet base and venues across London and the surrounding areas.

What you’ll do

  • Deliver and collect event production equipment.
  • Help with loading, unloading and on-site setup or breakdown.
  • Take care of equipment and communicate clearly with the warehouse and event crew.

What to tell us

Punctuality, organisation and a careful approach. Include your driving licence categories and relevant driving experience in your application.

Apply for Drivers

Technicians

Sound · Lighting · Video

Bring your technical skills to the preparation, installation and operation of live event systems.

What you’ll do

  • Prepare and install equipment in your technical discipline.
  • Support sound checks, lighting programming or video playback as relevant to your experience.
  • Operate systems and solve practical problems during live delivery.

What to tell us

Technical knowledge, clear communication and a calm approach on site. Tell us your specialisms, the equipment you use and the events you have worked on.

Apply for Technicians

Project Managers

Planning · Clients · Production delivery

Help take events from the initial brief through preparation, coordination and delivery.

What you’ll do

  • Develop production plans around client requirements.
  • Coordinate equipment, crew, schedules and venue arrangements.
  • Work closely with clients and the technical team as projects progress.

What to tell us

Organisation, confident communication and an understanding of event production. Tell us about the projects you have managed and your technical background.

Apply for Project Managers
Powerhouse delivery vans ready for event work

Life in live events

Practical work. Shared responsibility.

Our work spans warehouse preparation, venue installation and live event delivery. It can involve loading equipment, working to tight schedules, early starts and late finishes.

We value people who communicate clearly, take care of equipment and support the people around them.

Tell us what you already know, what you enjoy doing and where you’d like to develop. Your experience helps us understand where you could fit.

Start a conversation

Ready to join us?

Tell us a little about yourself using the application form below. Choose your role, share your experience and upload your CV if you have one ready.

We welcome applications for regular work and freelance opportunities.

Prefer email? Send your CV and introduction to operations@discoequipmenthire.co.uk.

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A short introduction, relevant experience, sound or lighting knowledge, qualifications and any other roles you are interested in.
If you are interested in more than one role, tell us in your introduction.
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Upload one PDF, DOC or DOCX file, up to 5 MB. If you do not have a CV ready, use your introduction to tell us about your experience.
Your town or area, when you can start, and whether you are looking for regular work or freelance opportunities.

Meet the people you could work with.

Get to know our project managers, warehouse team, crew and technical specialists.

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