Lead Audio Visual Technician

Alecto Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking a Lead Audio Visual Technician to drive national AV installations for high-profile clients. Wiltshire-based role with UK-wide travel, offering a clear path to senior leadership in a fast-growing AV solutions provider.

You will lead on-site teams, manage subcontractors, and oversee surveys, hardware routes, and handovers. A strong technical background in displays, conferencing, and control systems is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years AV installation experience.
• Strong technical skills across LCD/LED displays, video conferencing, video over IP, matrix systems.
• Familiar with control systems and networking fundamentals.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• 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, testing, and handover.
• Providing service support in line with SLAs for key blue-chip clients.

Skills

Leadership

On-site

Client-facing

Project coordination

Tools

Crestron

Q-SYS

BI-AMP

Video over IP

Job description

Lead Audio Visual Technician - National Projects | High-Profile Clients | Cutting-Edge Tech

Wiltshire based with UK-wide travel

Full-Time | Permanent

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits + Career Progression

Ready to take the lead on high-impact AV installations for some of the UK's biggest brands?

This is your chance to step into a senior, hands‑on role with a fast-growing digital and AV solutions provider transforming the automotive and retail sectors.

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 requiredBonus points if you have:
• CSCS/ECS card
• IPAF & PASMA certifications
• First Aid trained

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive salary - £35,000 to £40,000
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (with increases for length of service)
• Company pension + life assurance
• Work with iconic brands in automotive & retail
• Progressive company culture - invest in your growth
• Travel across the UK (overnight stays required up to 70%)

This is more than a job - it's a chance to shape your future in an innovative AV environment. If you're technically skilled, client-savvy, and ready for national-level leadership, we want to hear from you!