Junior Site Engineer

Position: Junior Site Engineer (Permanent)
Location: Sunbury Common

Junior Site Engineer

LUXURY HOME AUTOMATION

ABOUT HOMEPLAY

We've spent 20 years delivering some of the UK's most sophisticated home automation projects, with systems ranging from £100,000 to over £1 million, primarily across the Home Counties and South East.

We're CEDIA Members of Excellence, multiple industry award winners, and trusted CPD providers to BIID, SBID, and RIBA. We maintain a world-class experience centre and are members of the Cinergy professional development group.

We're looking for someone with solid hands-on skills who wants to learn from experienced engineers and develop a career in luxury home technology.

THE ROLE

You'll work alongside our senior engineers on high-end residential installations, learning the trade while contributing your practical skills from day one.

This is a hands-on role. You'll be installing equipment, running cables, mounting devices, and helping deliver systems that our clients rely on daily. You'll receive training and mentorship, but we need you to arrive with core practical competencies and a professional attitude.

Your responsibilities:

* Install ceiling speakers, in-wall speakers, and AV equipment

* Terminate and dress low-voltage cabling (Cat6, speaker cable, HDMI, etc.)

* Mount equipment to walls and in racks following detailed specifications

* Assist with equipment installation and system builds

* Work cleanly and carefully in high-end residential properties

* Support senior engineers with installations and commissioning

* Maintain tools and equipment responsibly

* Follow health and safety procedures on-site

* Communicate professionally with clients and other trades

* Present yourself professionally when working in client homes

What you'll learn:

We'll provide training in home automation systems (Control4, Lutron, Crestron), networking, AV integration, and system programming. This is a genuine development opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in premium home technology.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Essential skills:

* Practical experience with hand tools and power tools

* Ability to terminate cables (networking, speaker cable, coax)

* Experience mounting equipment, dressing cables neatly, and working to a high finish standard

* Site experience (ideally 2+ years in electrical, AV, or construction trades)

* Comfortable working at height (ladders, scaffolding)

* Full UK driving licence

Background that works well:

* Electrician's mate with site experience

* Junior AV installer or technician

* Smart home installer

* Data cabling technician

* Anyone with solid hands-on building/electrical trade experience who's interested in technology

Professional qualities:

* Reliable and punctual

* Takes pride in neat, high-quality work

* Willing to learn and take direction

* Professional demeanor on high-end residential sites

* Good communication skills

* Self-motivated and conscientious

Desirable:

* Any exposure to home automation, networking, or AV systems

* Understanding of low-voltage systems

* Experience working in occupied homes or finished properties

LOCATION & TRAVEL

Based from our showroom in Sunbury-on-Thames, with projects primarily across the Home Counties and South East. Daily travel to site locations is required.

What We Offer

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 depending on experience

Company van (take home every night)

All business fuel covered (you cover home-to-office commute only)

Company uniform provided

Laptop and iPhone

Tools provided

20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Training and professional development in luxury home automation

Work on prestigious, high-end projects

Learn from experienced engineers in a supportive team environment

Clear progression pathway as you develop your skills

HOW TO APPLY

We're looking for someone with solid practical skills who wants to build a career in home technology. If you're reliable, skilled with your hands, and interested in learning, we'd like to hear from you