The jobs at Manchester’s AO Arena open for applications now – including Electrician and Events Technician
24.02.2023 - 20:51
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There are several job vacancies available at Manchester’s AO Arena that are open for applications now. The roles are based in a variety of departments including maintenance, hospitality and finance.
Formally the Manchester Evening News Arena, the multi-purpose AO Arena sits in the heart of Manchester, and is the go-to venue for some of the biggest entertainers that pass through the city. The 21,000-capacity arena has the largest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the UK and is the second largest indoor arena in Europe.
It attracts more than one million visitors every year, according to its website, and has hosted some of the biggest names in live entertainment including U2, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Pavarotti and Bolton’s own Peter Kay. It is operated by ASM Global – operator of many venues across the UK including The Bridgewater Hall, Olympia London and Leeds’ First Direct Arena – who has posted a range of vacancies on its job site.
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So, if you fancy working at one of the most well-known entertainment venues in the UK – and Europe – here are some of the roles you can apply for now.
Competitive salary
The AO Arena is looking for an electrician to join its team and be responsible for the highest standard of maintenance, while providing the best possible support, to the venue.
Responsibilities within this role include:
Candidates must have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation and five years post qualification experience of undertaking Electrical Maintenance in a Commercial/Industrial sector.
They must also be able to work evenings and weekends, while also being able to travel to any of