LED Screen Installation Engineer | Buntingford, Hertfordshire (International Travel Required) | Full Time | £30,000–£35,000 per annum, Depending on Experience
Our client specialises in LED display technology, audio-visual systems and digital installations, delivering projects for major brands across the UK, Europe and the United States. Their work includes permanent LED installations, retail displays, immersive experiences, digital signage, exhibitions, live events and large-scale LED display solutions.
The Role
They are seeking a technically skilled LED Screen Installation Engineer with at least 2 years of hands-on professional LED installation experience.
You will be responsible for installing, configuring, commissioning and maintaining LED display systems, from initial construction through to testing and customer handover. Strong NovaStar experience is essential, and candidates with the willingness to learn Mooncell systems will also be considered.
The role offers a varied workload across permanent installations, rental builds, live events, maintenance and repairs. You will need to be confident interpreting technical drawings, making decisions on-site and diagnosing complex LED system faults.
This is an office-based role, with daily attendance required when you are not working on-site. Regular international travel is expected, typically once or twice a month, mainly across Europe and the United States, although you may be required to travel to other destinations. Overseas assignments generally last 5–7 days, with longer stays less common. Flexibility is essential, as travel arrangements may change at short notice.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, commission and maintain indoor and outdoor LED display systems
- Build and dismantle LED displays, including permanent installations, modular cabinets and rental systems
- Configure NovaStar processors using NovaLCT, including processor settings, receiving-card configuration, screen mapping and calibration
- Set up LED displays from scratch, including cabinet settings, resolution, mapping and final commissioning
- Develop knowledge of and work with Mooncell control systems across the manufacturer's product range
- Diagnose and repair faults involving LED modules, receiving cards, power supplies, data connections and signal processing equipment
- Install and manage LED power and data cabling
- Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and installation plans and make technical decisions on-site
- Carry out screen testing, quality checks and customer handover
- Undertake routine maintenance, servicing, repairs and emergency technical support
- Provide technical support during installations, exhibitions, events and customer activations
- Work alongside project managers, engineers, contractors and other members of the technical team
- Supervise installation teams or subcontractors where appropriate to experience
- Ensure projects are completed safely, professionally and within agreed deadlines
- Maintain tools, equipment and spare parts
- Travel internationally, sometimes at short notice, and work away from home as project requirements dictate
- Represent our client professionally when working with customers in the UK and overseas
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' hands-on professional experience installing and maintaining LED screens
- Strong practical experience with NovaStar LED control systems, including NovaLCT software, processor configuration, receiving-card setup, screen mapping and fault diagnosis
- Willingness to learn Mooncell systems if not already experienced with them
- Strong understandi