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Radio Technician - South East
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 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.
Job Description
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 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 South East, Crystal Palace, and surrounding areas
Total Package
* Up to £34,000 base salary
* 5% Shift Allowance
* Paid Overtime
* Company vehicle
* 5% pension contribution
* Private Medical
* 25 days annual leave
* Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
* Training provided to support City & Guilds certifications
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 fault response to maintain service continuity
* Complete planned works and maintenance on a range of systems and networks, DAB, FM, AM etc.
* Respond to faults and service outages and complete corrective maintenance in line with Arqiva standards, policies, and procedures
* Support upgrades and modifications to existing RF (Radio frequency) 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 and build positive working relationships
* Career progression: next step in your career would be to become an engineer
Preferred Experience
* Must have a Clean driving license
* Some knowledge of the development, testing, and maintenance of software/hardware for Broadcast, IP Network, IoT, or corporate applications depending on technical area of expertise
* Working knowledge of systems and equipment relevant to role such as RF systems, DVB, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwaves, Sat Comms, Data Networks, Telecoms, etc.
* Working knowledge of the principles of power supplies, environmental controls, analogue and digital electronics
* Working knowledge of and able to apply Safety, Health, and Environment legislation, policies, and procedures
* Be prepared to work away from home at times
* Electrical knowledge (NVQ level 3 electrical qualifications) is not required but would be advantageous
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