Senior Radio Systems EngineerLocation: Greater Manchester Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year Contract: Full-time Mon-Fri (37.50 hours per week), Permanent Benefits: Medical Cash Plan Life Assurance Discounted Gym Membership Additional Benefits
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Radio Systems Engineer to join a growing communications engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio engineer who enjoys working across system design, installation, commissioning, and technical oversight for large-scale radio communication projects across the UK and Europe.
You will act as a senior technical point of contact for customers, support the Project Management Office, and play a key role in delivering complex radio systems to the highest standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Commissioning
Install cabling, mount antennas, and configure RF equipment
Program and test Motorola systems
Commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave infrastructure
Preventive Maintenance
Carry out PPMs across multiple sites
Complete annual inspections and corrective actions
Documentation & Reporting
Record test results, configuration details, and asset information
Upload reports, photos, and documentation to shared systems
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with the PMO and Technical Lead
Coordinate with subcontractors for installation tasks
Provide pre-sales support including surveys, system design, and specifications
Deliver post?sales support including customer training
Technical Duties
Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
Conduct full diagnostic testing using bench and portable test equipment
Prepare H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
Participate in standby rotas when required
General Responsibilities
Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
Identify and support revenue generating opportunities
Carry out any additional duties as required by management
Key Outcomes
Deliver exceptional service to all customers
Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
Strengthen the organisation’s reputation through high quality engineering delivery
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in two way radio communications
Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems
Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP
Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems
Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues
Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in?building coverage techniques
EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience
Proven project design and project management capability
Competent in producing H&S documentation
Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
Strong communication skills and a right?first?time approach
Full UK driving licence and valid passport
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Experience with LV electrical systems
SCADA / Control & Automation knowledge
Understanding of TCP/IP, MODBUS, Profibus, RS232
Experience with Trbonet, Windows Server, SQL Server
RF over Fibre experience
Duplexer, combiner, and filter tuning
CCNA, PASMA, HNC Electrical/Electronics
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Expenses paid
Bonus
Hybrid
Full training and development
23 days Bank Holidays
Pension
Medical Cash Plan
Life Insurance
Discounted Gym Membership
Career Development
Staff events/ incentives
Plus so much more………….
How to Apply:
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Or call Helen on (phone number removed)
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