Airwave Systems Engineer in Preston

Energy Jobline ZR; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Constabulary’s ICT Department is seeking an Airwave Systems Engineer to be based at Hutton HQ. The role focuses on delivering high-quality ICT support through programming, repair and maintenance of ICT equipment, aligned to operational needs.

You will install, maintain, diagnose faults, provide technical advice, contribute to Airwave system design, and participate in the ICT On Call Rota. MV/SC vetting is required, with 5 years UK experience for Management Vetting.

Qualifications

• MV vetting and SC vetting (security clearances) required.
• Minimum 5 years UK experience for Management Vetting.
• Willingness to work towards ITIL Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, fault diagnose ICT equipment and services for the Constabulary.
• Provide technical advice to customers, stakeholders and ICT staff.
• Contribute to design, installation and support of Airwave systems.
• Participate in ICT On Call Rota.

Skills

Airwave systems

Technical support

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

ITIL Foundation

Job description

Job Description

Airwave Systems Engineer

Lancashire Constabulary’s ICT Department is seeking an Airwave Engineer to be based at Hutton HQ. The site is accessible by public transport and there is also free car parking on site.

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality provision of ICT customer support and service through programming, repair and maintenance of ICT equipment, ensuring service delivery is aligned to operational and customer needs.

You will also be responsible to:

• The installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution, in relation to ICT equipment and services across the Constabulary.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers, stakeholders and ICT staff in order to maximise system performance and to facilitate the implementation of changes and new products/applications.
• Contribute to the design, installation and support of Airwave systems, including the specification of equipment requirements.
• Participate in the ICT On Call Rota.
• Undertake other duties and additional responsibilities as determined by the Senior Airwave Engineer, consistent with the grading of the post.

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.

Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass MV and SC vetting.

Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK required for Management Vetting.

You must hold a HNC or equivalent qualification/ willingness to work towards and an ITIL Foundation Certificate or willingness to work towards.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS 18TH JANUARY 2024

Our reference: SE3451

Vacancy: Airwave Systems Engineer

Location: Hutton, Lancashire

Salary: £29,874 - £33,915

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week