Onsite AV Preventative Maintenance Technician – London

Onsite AV Preventative Maintenance Technician – London

Salary: £33,600 – £36,000basic (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits
Location: Must be commutable into Central London (ideally inside M25)
Term: 12 month fixed term contract

Overview

As part of a small team, you will be responsible for the safe and correct diagnosis of faults, removal, repair test, implementation and operation of all aspects of audio visual including but not limited to, TV distribution, video and audio conference systems, displays, presentation technologies and AV networks associated to or found within the offices in Central London.

You will also take part in project managing smaller engineering and installation tasks, carry out scheduled preventative maintenance, room installations, administer the faults and projects ticketing system, providing tracking and progress reports, ordering and invoicing.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Promote and adhere to the Company’s ISO policy and procedures.
Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation as set forth by your manager.
Working hours are primarily between 7am – 7pm (Mon-Fri) based on a 40 hour week.
Regular changes to shift patterns will be necessary to support projects, carry out routine maintenance or repairs outside of normal business hours.
Weekend work is also expected to cover scheduled maintenance or commission projects that take place.
Accurately and quickly diagnose and remedy faults and problems ensuring Conference rooms and/or faulty items are back in service in a reasonable timeframe.
Providing both local and remote 2nd line support to our clients and to the wider AV team.
Creating wiring diagrams, schematics and drawings for new or updated installations.
Obtaining quotes for new equipment, repairs and consumable items and entering the quotes onto the clients ordering system.
If necessary, following up with invoices for costs relating to projects, fault repairs, new orders that are outstanding.
Installation and decommissioning of equipment.

Skills & Experience

Minimum of (2) two years Corporate experience and (2) two years in either a Support, Engineering, Servicing, Installation or Senior Lead role within the AV industry.
A broad and strong understanding of AV equipment and how they can potentially be applied within the environment with which they are based.
Must have a strong working knowledge of how Integrated Control systems, Video/Audio, Switchers, Scalers, Audio Processors, Video Conference Codec’s, Distribution Amplifier’s and latest display technologies operate and be able to define their primary functions.
The ability to create and read schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills are essential.
Excellent client facing skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
A good level of computer skills with the ability to learn and incorporate new software and systems.
This role will involve moving and lifting of equipment and also some work at ceiling level.
Maintains a smart and professional appearance at all times.
Must be punctual and reliable.
Must be prepared to travel within the UK and/or within the EMEA region.

Training & Qualifications

PASMA and/or working at heights safety training is desirable.
CTS or equivalent qualification advantageous.
Fully competent with Microsoft Office software.
IT hardware knowledge desirable.
Video and IP networking accreditations would be advantageous.

If you believe you have the right experience and qualifications please forward your CV clearly indicating why your background fits the criteria.

Hammond Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.