Communication Systems Technician

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Communication Systems Technician to join the Skynet project in Chippenham. This entry-level position offers opportunities to learn while supporting critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include maintenance activities, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with operations teams. Candidates should have a technical background and must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance. Strong benefits package provided.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and annual health check

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading for annual leave

Be Kind Day for volunteering

Qualifications

• Technical background in an Engineering system discipline.
• Experience in maintaining and diagnosing faults in communication equipment.
• Must be a sole UK national for Security Check (SC) clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supporting both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues promptly.
• Maintaining and supporting Skynet infrastructure systems.

Skills

Technical background in an Engineering system discipline

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Experience in maintaining and diagnosing faults in communication equipment

Experience of working to safety procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Education

GCSE or Equivalent in Grade C in Maths, English and a science-based subject

ONC/HNC in Engineering or an equivalent qualification

Job description

Communication Systems Technician

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits. Role ID: SF68806.

Launch your career in defence technology and help shape the future of secure communications.

The role

As a Communication Systems Technician you’ll be part of a team working on the Skynet project at an exciting stage of its evolution. You’ll help maintain and support critical infrastructure, ensuring systems operate to the highest standards. This is an entry-level role with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills.

Day-to-day you’ll be

Supporting both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, resolving engineering challenges, acting as the initial escalation point for fault diagnosis within the Skynet Network, and playing a key role in delivering first-line and second-line maintenance tasks.

• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of satellite systems, following work orders, service schedules and technical documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly and effectively.
• Assist in preparing fault reports and accurately record all maintenance activities.
• Maintain and support Skynet infrastructure systems.
• Follow authorised procedures and manuals as directed by the Operations Support Supervisor.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure service continuity through effective troubleshooting.
• Adhere to site Health & Safety and Radiation policies to maintain a safe working environment.

Onsite at Colerne, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.

Essential experience

• Technical background in an Engineering system discipline.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in maintaining and diagnosing faults in communication equipment.
• Experience of working to safety procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• GCSE or Equivalent in Grade C in Maths, English and a science-based subject.
• ONC/HNC in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Security Clearance

Must be a sole UK national eligible to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship and residency.

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme.
• Employee shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave.
• Holiday Trading to buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave (February to March annually).
• Be Kind Day – one paid day a year to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity.
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century, Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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