Lancashire Constabulary is looking for a Systems Engineer – Airwave & ESN to join the ICT Airwave team. The Airwave & ESN System Engineers are responsible for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the mission‑critical communication technologies provided to Lancashire Constabulary. The role provides support to operational policing for frontline officers in the OVERT/COVERT disciplines and upholds policy/procedures provided by the Home Office, Airwave and other governing bodies. The role also maintains the Integrated Communication System (ICCS) ICT infrastructure environment for the Force Control Room, supporting operational policing in deploying officers around the county. The engineer provides first, second, and third‑line support for the whole ICCS infrastructure. Main duties include maintaining the handheld and mobile TETRA radio fleet, representing the Home Office in holding the Force to the Airwave Code of Connections guidelines via regular audits of OVERT/COVERT devices, providing technical solutions to improve end‑user performance and reduce financial wastage, and project support within all aspects of critical communication. The role is pivotal in delivering technical and policy improvements within the critical communication community, working with other 3ES teams around the NW region to uphold standards set by the Home Office that will benefit the Constabulary and provide safety communications for operational policing.
Skills and Experience
* HNC Electronics / Computing / Communications Engineering / or equivalent qualification or proven experience
* ITIL Foundation Certificate or willingness to work towards and complete
* Project Management qualification or willingness to work towards and complete as part of in‑house CPD
Vetting and Medical
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Management Vetting (MV) and Security Clearance (SC). There is a minimum 5‑year UK residency requirement for Management vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits
* 25‑31 days annual leave (role‑dependent) plus 8 bank holidays pro‑rated
* Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
* Sick pay provisions
* Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
* Option to become a member of the onsite unions
* Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
* Access to on‑site gyms – HQ
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
* Hybrid / Agile working (role‑dependent)
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Closing date: Thursday 9th April 2026 at 10am.
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