Audio Visual Installation Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Audio Visual Technician based in Bristol to manage AV installations across the UK. You will lead teams, conduct site assessments, and ensure high-quality service delivery for prestigious clients. Candidates should have 3+ years' experience with professional AV systems and strong networking skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £32K-£37K and various benefits including holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension + life assurance

Employee discount schemes

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience installing professional AV systems.
• Strong understanding of networking, IP-based AV, and fault-finding.
• Comfortable working in a client-facing, field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV installations across the UK and manage on-site teams.
• Conduct site surveys and assess technical needs.
• Deliver service visits in line with high-profile client expectations.

Skills

AV system installation

Great communication skills

Networking and fault-finding

Understanding of AV tech

Client-facing experience

Tools

Crestron

Q-SYS

BiAmp

Job description

Lead Audio Visual Technician - National Projects | £32K-£37K + Benefits

Bristol-based with UK-wide travel | Full-time, Permanent

Step into a Lead Role Delivering High-Impact AV Projects for Global Brands

Are you ready to take your AV career to the next level? Join a forward-thinking, fast-growing company delivering next-generation digital and audio-visual experiences for some of the biggest names in the automotive and retail sectors.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead AV installations across the UK—from first fix to final commissioning
• Conduct site surveys, assess technical needs, and scope resource requirements
• Collaborate with in-house teams and trusted subcontractors, acting as crew leader
• Provide audio and lighting programming support and post-install servicing
• Brief partners, manage risk, and make smart on-the-ground decisions
• Support the onboarding of new engineers and subcontractors
• Deliver service visits in line with SLAs and high-profile client expectations

What You Bring:

• 3+ years' experience installing professional AV systems
• Great communicator – comfortable working in a client-facing, field-based role
• Strong understanding of AV tech: LCD/LED displays, video over IP, conferencing systems, video matrix, audio control
• Solid grasp of networking, IP-based AV, and fault-finding
• Familiar with Crestron, Q-SYS, or BiAmp? That's a big plus!

Bonus Skills & Certs:

• CSCS/ECS card
• IPAF & PASMA
• First Aid trained
• Full UK driving licence

Schedule & Travel:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Expect UK-wide travel and overnight stays (All travel and accommodation arranged in advance)

Why Join?

• £32,000 - £37,000 salary (DOE)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension + life assurance
• Access to employee discount schemes
• Work on industry-leading AV solutions for prestigious national clients
• Be part of a tight knit, respected, and growing team with real progression opportunities

INDAV

If you're an ambitious AV technician ready to step into a senior, hands‑on role where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!

Apply today by sending your CV to the recruiting agency.

Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business on behalf of our client. We appreciate all applications, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.