Lead AV Engineer: National Installations & Signage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

22 days holiday

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited in Swindon is seeking a Lead Audio Visual Technician to deliver high‑impact AV projects UK‑wide. You’ll lead on‑site installs, manage crews, and work with cutting‑edge tech for major brands. Salary £32,000–£37,000 (DOE).

Includes 22 days holiday, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts; UK‑wide travel with pre‑arranged accommodation. Requirements: 3+ years’ AV installation experience; strong client‑facing communication; familiarity with LCD/LED displays, video

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience installing professional AV systems.
• Great communicator—comfortable in a client-facing, field-based role.
• Solid understanding of AV tech: LCD/LED displays, video over IP, conferencing systems, video matrix, audio control.

Responsibilities

• 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 subcontractors, acting as crew leader.
• Provide audio and lighting programming support and post-install servicing.
• Brief partners, manage risk, and make on-ground decisions.
• Support onboarding of new engineers and subcontractors.
• Deliver service visits in line with SLAs and client expectations.

Skills

AV installations

Client-facing

Team leadership

Tools

Crestron

Q-SYS

BiAmp

Job description

Alecto Recruitment Limited in Swindon is seeking a Lead Audio Visual Technician to deliver high‑impact AV projects UK‑wide. You’ll lead on‑site installs, manage crews, and work with cutting‑edge tech for major brands. Salary £32,000–£37,000 (DOE).

Includes 22 days holiday, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts; UK‑wide travel with pre‑arranged accommodation. Requirements: 3+ years’ AV installation experience; strong client‑facing communication; familiarity with LCD/LED displays, video