Telecoms Field Technician

Transmission Network Technician

Purpose

Support first line maintenance of sites within the Transmission network, carrying out routine tasks, meeting agreed service levels, team efficiency/quality targets, and ensuring that we maintain our service to our customers. Supports the delivery of Project related work both in and out of region.

Location: North London ideally able to drive to Hatfield, AL9 6NE, within 60 minutes.
(with travel to Essex, Chelmsford, Stevenage, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough)

Total Package

-Up to £37,000 base salary
-5% Shift Allowance
-Paid On Call
-Paid Overtime
-Company vehicle
-Pension contribution
-Year 1 & 2 - minimum contribution is 3% and Arqiva contribute 6%
Year 3 – contribution is 4% and Arqiva contribute 8%.
Then If you elect to (or are already contributing) 5%, Arqiva will contribute 10%

-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

Accountabilities

• 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.
  
  
• Available to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
  
  
• Willingness and ability to climb up to 60 Metres on Arqiva Structures
  
  
• Complete all designated learning and development commitments associated with your role.
  
  Skills
  
  
• Video Encoding and Multiplexing
  
  
• Radio Encoding and Multiplexing
  
  
• DTT Transmission
  
  
• Digital Radio Transmission
  
  
• Analogue Radio Transmission
  
  
• Telemetry and Monitoring
  
  
• Signal Contribution/Distribution
  
  
• Power and Environmental Systems
  
  
• Signal Analysis and Timing
  
  
• Cabling and Tooling
  
  Knowledge & Experience
  
  
• HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification OR relevant experience
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• On a needs basis working away from home will be required.
  
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