Overview
Blaydon Communications is looking to employ a service and installation engineer to join their team in the North East. Our core business is commercial audio systems and voice alarm, but we also offer solutions in video, induction loop, conference, and intercom with a small amount of CCTV and access control. Our business covers a wide variety of sectors, including commercial, industrial, leisure, heritage, houses of worship, education, local authority, and transport to name but a few.
The role will be varied and interesting. while experience is preferred, applicants from other similar backgrounds, such as electrical, security, or fire industries will be considered. A willing-to-learn attitude and hard-working ethic is essential, as the successful applicant will need to fit in quickly with our existing workforce.
Due to the expected future route that all AV equipment is taking, the role will include an element of networking, so the candidate would ideally have a good understanding of the basic fundamentals of IP networks, but this is not a deal breaker as this can be supported for the successful applicant.
Responsibilities
* Deliver end-to-end service and installation for AV, video, IP networking, and associated systems.
* Contribute to system design, installation, commissioning, and after-sales support including proactive and reactive maintenance and ad hoc service calls.
* Act as front-line representative for clients, including some basic training and the handover of completed projects.
* Communicate current project and service-call status to the team; ensure projects are planned in advance and equipment is in stock and available.
* Work as part of a team and also undertake solo work and project management as needed.
* Support travel to projects primarily in Northern England up to the Borders; occasional overnight stays may be required.
* Ensure vehicles are stocked with appropriate hardware to fulfil general servicing needs.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience in this type of work is preferred; candidates from electrical, security, or fire backgrounds will be considered.
* General skills: cabling pulling, containment, securing and fixing methods, and termination; setting up sound systems for speech reinforcement, music, and voice alarm; maintenance for voice alarm and AV systems; setting up video systems including projectors and large-format displays; IP networks for AV purposes; general installation skills for cable and hardware installations; workshop and field service skills such as termination and soldering; understanding of AV industry terminology; knowledge of termination methods and wiring standards for audio, visual, and network systems; familiarity with computer platforms and software for AV and conferencing (Windows / Mac / macOS / iOS / Teams / Zoom, etc.); ability to read and create technical drawings for clients.
* A full UK driving licence is essential.
* Licences for powered access and scaffold are preferred (training can be arranged); comfortable working at height.
* Full UK driving licence is essential.
Other Details
* Work location: In person
* Job Type: Full-time
* Pay: From £26,100.00 per year
* Experience: Cabling and general installation: 1 year (required)
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