Audio Visual LED / Digital Signage Installer

Alecto Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime

25 days holiday

Health cover

Company mobile

Full toolkit

Uniform provided

Technical training

Annual salary reviews

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Electrical / AV) to cover London and surrounding areas for a leading digital signage specialist. You will fault-find, repair, and maintain large-format LED displays and advertising screens while enjoying a defined salary and strong training

Benefits include a company van, overtime, health cover, and full kit provision, with ongoing training and career progression in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field service experience is preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills required.
• Willingness to travel across London and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and service requests.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic faults and repair components.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on LED displays.
• Maintain van stock and report shortages.
• Prepare maintenance reports and documentation.

Skills

Field Service Engineering

Electrical Maintenance

AV Installation

CCTV Systems

Telecoms Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Electrical / AV)

London and surrounding areas

£35,000 - £40,000 + Company Van + Overtime + Training

Looking for a field-based engineering role where every day is different?

We're recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the maintenance and repair of large-format LED displays and digital advertising screens.

You'll work on some of the country's most recognisable outdoor digital displays, carrying out fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance to keep high-profile installations operating safely and effectively.

No previous digital signage experience is required.

If you have experience as a Field Service Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, AV Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Fire & Security Engineer, Installation Engineer, Telecoms Engineer, Service Technician, or a similar hands-on technical role, full product training will be provided.

What's in It for You?

• £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Company van provided
• Overtime available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health Shield wellbeing cover
• Company mobile phone
• Full toolkit provided
• Uniform supplied
• Full technical training and ongoing support
• Annual salary reviews
• Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing LED displays and digital advertising screens across London and the surrounding region.

Working independently and alongside remote technical support teams, you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and perform planned maintenance to ensure equipment remains fully operational.

This role will suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, working autonomously, and taking ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

Reactive Maintenance & Fault Finding

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and service requests
• Diagnose electrical and electronic faults
• Repair and replace components to minimise downtime
• Liaise with technical support teams when required
• Ensure customer issues are resolved efficiently

Planned Preventative Maintenance

• Carry out scheduled maintenance visits
• Inspect electrical and mechanical components
• Clean and maintain display equipment
• Identify potential issues before failures occur
• Complete maintenance reports and documentation

Site & Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Always Work safely and professionally
• Follow company health and safety procedures
• Maintain accurate service records
• Ensure works are completed to high standards

Parts & Equipment Management

• Maintain van stock and spare parts inventory
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages
• Return faulty equipment where required
• Ensure tools and equipment remain serviceable

What We're Looking For

• Field Service Engineering
• Electrical Maintenance
• AV Installation & Maintenance
• Fire & Security Systems
• CCTV Systems
• Telecoms Engineering
• Technical Installation
• Facilities Maintenance
• Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• LED Display Systems
• Digital Signage

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience carrying out maintenance and repairs
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Comfortable working at height
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours when required
• Strong commitment to health and safety

Who Will Enjoy This Role?

• Enjoys hands-on engineering work
• Likes solving technical problems
• Prefers working independently rather than being office-based
• Takes pride in delivering excellent service
• Enjoys travelling between sites
• Wants to develop specialist skills through training
• Is looking for a long-term career with a growing company