Job Title: Home Automation Engineer (Luxury Residential Projects)
Location: Cheshire
Company: Hestia SL
Reports To: Project Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Hestia SL specialises in creating elegant, intuitive home automation systems for discerning clients across the UK and internationally. We work exclusively in the luxury residential market, delivering seamless technology experiences that enhance the way people live. Our portfolio includes some of the most prestigious properties, with systems built around Control4, Crestron, Lutron, and other world-class solutions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Home Automation Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the installation, termination, commissioning, and servicing of smart home systems, including AV racks, lighting control, and integrated automation platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Control4, Crestron, and Lutron, and take pride in high standards of craftsmanship and client service.
Key Responsibilities
* Install and commission smart home systems including Control4, Crestron, and Lutron
* Rack build and installation (structured, tidy, labelled, and documented)
* Termination and testing of low-voltage cabling (CAT6, speaker wire, coax, fibre etc.)
* Mounting and integrating AV equipment, touchscreens, keypads, speakers, and sensors
* Collaborate with project managers, electricians, and contractors on-site to deliver works to spec
* Perform system updates, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
* Maintain site records, including red-lining drawings and updating documentation
* Represent Hestia on-site in a professional and courteous manner
Essential Skills & Experience
* 3+ years of experience in AV / home automation installation
* Hands-on experience with Control4, Crestron, and Lutron (at least two of the three essential)
* Strong understanding of AV distribution, lighting control, networking, and integration principles
* Comfortable reading and working from technical schematics and wiring schedules
* Skilled in cable termination and testing (RJ45, speaker, coax, fibre preferred)
* Familiar with rack building best practices and neat cable management
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites
Desirable
* Control4, Crestron, or Lutron certifications
* Basic programming or configuration knowledge
* Experience working in luxury residential environments
* ECS / CSCS card (or ability to obtain)
* PASMA/IPAF/Working at Height certifications
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Opportunities for training and manufacturer certification
* Work on prestigious, design-led projects
* A supportive, forward-thinking team culture
* Tools, uniform, and vehicle allowance (where applicable)
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to jobs@hestiasl.com. We’re looking for engineers who care about the detail, think ahead, and want to be part of something exceptional.