AV Installation Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking an experienced AV Installation Engineer to join a busy team delivering high-quality audio-visual projects across the UK from Reading. You will install commercial AV systems, digital signage, displays, projectors and LED solutions, ensuring quality and timeliness.

The role offers a £35,000 basic salary with realistic OTE £45,000–£48,000, overtime opportunities, and a company vehicle where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in AV installations for commercial systems.
• Knowledge of HDBaseT, IP-based AV technologies.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial AV systems at client sites across the UK.
• Produce installation reports and photographic documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers on site and ensure safety standards.

Skills

AV installation

HDBaseT

IP-based AV

Networking

Driving licence

Tools

Extron

Crestron

Job description

AV Installation Engineer

Reading | £35,000 Basic + OTE £45,000 - £48,000 | Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced AV Installation Engineer looking to join a busy and growing team delivering high-quality audio-visual projects across the UK?

We are seeking a hands‑on AV professional with experience installing commercial AV systems, digital signage, displays, projectors, LED solutions, and associated technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong project pipeline and genuine opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and additional work.

This is an urgent requirement, and interviews are taking place immediately.

The Role

As an AV Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering professional AV installations at customer sites, ensuring projects are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales. You will work closely with project management, operations, and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of commercial AV systems, including displays, projectors, LED solutions, and supporting technologies.
• Working on client sites across the UK, with occasional overseas travel where required.
• Producing installation reports and photographic documentation.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers on site.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with HSE requirements.
• Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach on site.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an AV Installation Engineer position.
• Strong knowledge of commercial AV technologies, including displays, projectors, digital signage, and signal distribution.
• Understanding of HDBaseT, networking, IP-based AV systems, and related technologies.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• A positive, reliable, and professional attitude.

Package

• £35,000 Basic Salary
• Realistic OTE of £45,000 - £48,000
• Guaranteed monthly hours
• Company vehicle and tools provided (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of AV and technology projects across the UK

Why Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for an AV Engineer looking to move into a role offering greater project variety, increased responsibility and genuine long-term progression.

You’ll be working on some of the most exciting Digital Signage and AV installations in the UK while joining a company that invests heavily in its people, technology and future growth.

Keywords

AV Engineer | AV Installation Engineer | Senior AV Engineer | Audio Visual Engineer | Digital Signage Engineer | AV Technician | LED Engineer | Installation Engineer | Commercial AV | Extron | Crestron | AV Over IP | Digital Displays