Lead Audio Visual Technician

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Audio Visual Technician based in Birmingham. This full-time role involves managing national AV installation projects, leading teams, and ensuring high-quality installs for high-profile clients. The successful candidate will have over 3 years of AV installation experience, strong technical skills, and a full UK driving licence. Attractive salary of £32,000 to £37,000 and benefits included.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension + life assurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in AV installation, confident on tools and on-site.
• Strong technical skills across various AV technologies.
• Comfortable leading teams and working in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading national AV installation projects from planning through execution.
• Managing on-site teams and subcontractors for seamless installs.
• Conducting detailed site surveys and specifying hardware & cable routes.

Skills

AV installation experience

Technical skills in LCD/LED displays

Familiar with control systems

Team leadership

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Lead Audio Visual Technician

National Projects | High-Profile Clients | Cutting-Edge Tech

Birmingham based with UK-wide travel

Full-Time | Permanent

£32,000 - £37,000 + Benefits + Career Progression

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading national AV installation projects from planning through to execution
• Managing on-site teams and subcontractors to deliver seamless installs
• Conducting detailed site surveys and specifying hardware & cable routes
• Delivering high-standard first and second fix installations
• Supporting with AV programming (lighting/audio), testing, and handover
• Providing service support in line with SLAs for key blue-chip clients

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years' experience in AV installation - confident on tools and on-site
• Strong technical skills across LCD/LED displays, video conferencing, video over IP, matrix systems
• Familiar with control systems (Crestron, Q-SYS, BI-AMP) and networking fundamentals
• Comfortable leading teams and working in client-facing environments
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Bonus points if you have:
• CSCS/ECS card
• IPAF & PASMA certifications
• First Aid trained

Why You\'ll Love This Role

• Competitive salary - £32,000 to £37,000
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (with increases for length of service)
• Company pension + life assurance
• Work with iconic brands in commercial, automotive & retail
• Progressive company culture - invest in your growthINDAV

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications to or call us on (phone number removed) #207 for a confidential discussion.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

Keywords: AV Installation Engineer / Audio Visual Engineer / Field Service Engineer / Digital Signage Engineer / LED Display Technician / Video Wall Installer / Electrical Installation Engineer / Multimedia Systems Engineer / IT/Network Cabling Engineer / Technical Installer / Commissioning Engineer / AV/IT Support Technician / Signage Technician / Systems Integrator / Digital Display Technician