PA VA Engineer The Company: Established in 1972, 2CL Communications Limited (2CL) is a multi-award winning, industry leader in the provision and support of communication and video security solutions. We work across major infrastructure projects, entertainment venues, government, mining, defence, transport hubs and major events, selling globally recognised products, deploying long and short-term hire contracts, designing and installing relevant ICT systems, and providing after sales support throughout the UK. 2CL’s Technical Sales, Hire and Service Departments have over 150 years combined experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of bespoke, state of the art systems. 2CL’s engineers are trained to the highest standard partnering with our globally recognised suppliers, including Motorola, Hytera, Axis, Avigilon, Icom, Toa, Caltta, and Bosch. Our people and standards of service are our strengths, highlighted by our sales and support teams that deliver a fully managed service, coverage surveys, radio frequency management, the latest technology, dedicated support team, onsite support, 24/7, 365-day cover and equipment preventative maintenance inspections. 2CL is part of the Crown Commercial Service Framework (CCS), and we work with high profile clients that include Glastonbury Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, TCS London Marathon, Royal Ascot Racecourse, Royal Albert Hall, Arena Racing Company, Tate Modern, Imperial War Museum, Greater London Authority, ACC Liverpool, Alexandra Palace, Aston Villa FC, British Library, Exxon Mobil, and UBS Bank. The PA VA Engineer Role: The PA VA Engineer is a key role within the Service Department, being part of the team that designs, installs, supports and maintains our security and communication technology solutions to our client base. We are seeking a qualified and experienced engineer, a qualified electrician, with knowledge of AV equipment including 100-volt line systems, Public Address and Voice Evacuation systems. PA VA Engineer Responsibilities * Supervise small teams of engineers or sub-contractors on site. * Interpretation of written directives including schematics, mechanical/electrical drawings, and cable structures * Ensure compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) provided by the project manager * Completion of first fix, including cable routing, pulling and cable identity with company internal workshop standards manual and in conjunction with schematics * Ability to install electrical circuits and test (preferrable) * Knowledge of control systems including Crestron, RTI, AMX, etc (Advantageous) * Installation of equipment support equipment, including mounts and cable trunking * Completion of all cable termination, according to regulation, standards, and technical specifications * Equipment rack construction and build in compliance with internal workshop standards documentation * Ability to provide fault diagnostics and rectification testing * Ability to rectify any faults found * Completing works on time * Leadership qualities * Excellent time management skills and interpersonal skill sets * Desire to learning and undergo continual professional development PA VA Engineer Skills: A broad experience and detailed knowledge of the following is desired: * Rack building and pre-wiring * Installation of 100 Volt line equipment, including control and speakers * Installation of conference systems from various manufacturers (training can be provided) * Installation of AV control systems e.g. Crestron, Polycom, VC, AMX (Advantageous) * Installation of other sound equipment, microphones, etc * Ability to solder and terminate AV typical connectors. * Structured cabling including pulling, terminating, testing all cable, and wiring associated with audio/ video systems * Experience working on construction sites * Manual handling will be required for moving equipment * Ability to work with other engineers, to deliver integrated solutions across our portfolio of suppliers PA VA Engineer Requirements Background in AV engineering or installation essential Full UK driving licence Right to work in the UK Out of hours working across events, offset by time in lieu or overtime as agreed Travel throughout the UK as required DBS would be ideal, it will be a requirement of the role Detail and Benefits Reports to: Service Manager Term: Full-Time Probation: 6 months from start date Salary: £35,000 to $40,000, depending on experience Extras: Group Death-In-Service Scheme; Company Pension Car Fuel Card Location: 2CL Head Office (Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU) Leave: 23 days p.a. plus statutory bank holidays Start Date: ASA