Radio Technician - Central Scotland
Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside our dedicated multiskilled Radio and TV Broadcast Engineering Team, where no day is the same! Your mission? A thrilling blend of fault-finding mastery, meticulous maintenance, and unwavering support. Immerse yourself in the vital heartbeat of our society as you contribute to the extraordinary importance of DAB, FM/AM Radio and Freeview Television. These platforms are not just channels' they’re conduits of information, entertainment and connection that weave the fabric of our daily lives. This role is pivotal to ensure seamless operations of these systems.
Location: Travel required around Central Scotland
Total Package
* Up to £34,000 base salary
* 5% Shift Allowance
* Paid Overtime
* Company vehicle
* Training provided to support City & Guilds certifications
Key Responsibilities:
* To respond to faults in a timely manner and complete corrective maintenance on a range of RF system networks to meet our Customer Service Level Agreements.
* Carrying out preventative maintenance in line with Arqiva standards, policies and procedures.
* Support upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks following agreed instructions.
* Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting of actions taken.
* Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements.
* Engage with customers both internal and external and build positive working relationships.
* To undertake contractor supervision duties as required, including monitoring of contractors and their safe working practices, so that relevant standards are met.
* To actively participate in 24/7 365 callout response as per the scheduled rota.
* Always working safely, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Arqiva policy.
* Available to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
* Willingness and ability to climb up to 60 Metres on Arqiva Structures
* Proactive and adaptive work ethic.
* Engage with company culture and values.
* Complete all designated learning and development commitments associated with your role
Required experience:
* Must have a Clean driving license
* Experience with processes, standards and engineering practices related to corrective and preventative maintenance.
* Basic knowledge of networking principles.
* Knowledge and experience of fault finding and troubleshooting and the ability to communicate your findings within a team.
* Working knowledge of systems and equipment relevant to role such as RF systems, Digital Television, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwave links, Satellite systems, Data Networks, Telecoms etc.;
* Basic knowledge of RF principles.
* Working knowledge of the principles of power supplies, environmental controls, telemetry systems, analogue and digital electronics.
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
* On a needs basis working away from home will be required.
* Ability to partake in the proactive development of new Technolgies and Equipment.
* Takes ownership of own personal development to support business led opportunities