LED / Digital Signage Installation Engineer

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

Lead Audio Visual Technician - National Projects | £35K-£40K + Benefits Swindon-based with UK-wide travel | Full-time, Permanent

Step into a Lead Role Delivering High-Impact AV Projects for Global Brands

Are you ready to take your AV career to the next level? Join a forward-thinking, fast-growing company delivering next-generation digital and audio-visual experiences for some of the biggest names in the automotive and retail sectors.

We're looking for a Lead Audio Visual Technician who thrives on variety, innovation, and hands‑on project delivery. You'll be the go‑to expert on‑site‑leading installs, managing crews, and working with cutting‑edge tech that shapes immersive customer environments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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

What You Bring:

• 3+ years' experience installing professional AV systems
• Great communicator-comfortable working in a client-facing, field-based role
• Strong understanding of AV tech: LCD/LED displays, video over IP, conferencing systems, video matrix, audio control
• Solid grasp of networking, IP-based AV, and fault‑finding
• Familiar with Crestron, Q‑SYS, or BiAmp? That’s a big plus!

Bonus Skills & Certs:

• CSCS/ECS card
• IPAF & PASMA
• First Aid trained
• Full UK driving licence

Schedule & Travel:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Expect UK-wide travel and overnight stays (All travel and accommodation arranged in advance)

Why Join?

• £32,000 - £37,000 salary (DOE)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension + life assurance
• Access to employee discount schemes
• Work on industry-leading AV solutions for prestigious national clients
• Be part of a tight knit, respected, and growing team with real progression opportunities

If you're an ambitious AV technician ready to step into a senior, hands‑on role where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you!