AV Engineer (Programming / Smart Homes)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Basildon, United Kingdom
Last week
£34,000 – £38,000 pa

Salary

£34,000 – £38,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
28 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Training Progression Company Van Social Events Team Trips Company Benefits

AV Engineer (Programming / Smart Homes)

£34,000 - £38,000 + Training + Progression + Company Van + Social Events + Team Trips + Company Benefits

Basildon

Are you an AV Engineer with programming experience, looking to join a growing smart home and home cinema specialist where you can work on high-end turnkey projects with the latest technology?

The company is known for its high standards, specialist training, and technically advanced projects across the UK, alongside regular team socials, go-karting events, meals, and company trips.

In this role, you'll design, install, configure, and commission AV and smart home systems, including home cinemas, multi-room audio, lighting control, CCTV, and automation systems. You'll also programme control systems such as Control4, carry out system upgrades, troubleshoot faults, and support clients with demonstrations and handovers.

The ideal candidate will come from an AV, smart home, or automation background, with experience programming control systems and working on integrated residential or commercial AV projects.

The Role:

  • Installing and commissioning AV and smart home systems
  • Programming Control4 or similar automation platforms
  • Working on home cinema, audio, CCTV, lighting, and automation projects
  • Conducting site surveys, fault finding, and client demonstrations
  • Based on the road and continuous site visits/installations

The Person:

  • Background in AV, smart home, or automation systems
  • Experience programming control systems such as Control4
  • UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH25524

Keywords: AV Engineer, Audio Visual Engineer, Smart Home Engineer, Control4, AV Programming, Home Automation, CCTV, Lighting Control, Automation Engineer, AV Installation, Audio Visual, Residential AV, Commercial AV, Wickford Jobs, Essex Jobs

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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