Communications Infra Tech: Fiber, Antennas & Masts

targetjobs UK; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Air Force is seeking a Communications Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain fibre optic and data communication cables, antenna masts and radome structures on secure RAF sites. Candidates must pass a climbing aptitude test during a specialist interview and meet strict national residency rules.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths or equivalents, be capable of working at height, and commit to at least 3 years post Phase Two training, with fitness assessments as part of

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent (or Functional Skills Level 2)
• Must pass Defence Aptitude Assessment and fitness test
• Must meet nationality/residency criteria and commit to minimum 3 years post Phase Two Training
• Specialist interview includes a climbing aptitude test

Responsibilities

• Ensure RAF remains at the forefront of a progressive cyber engineering industry
• Repair, maintain and recover communication equipment
• Investigate and fix faults with antenna systems, fibre optic and data cables
• Assemble and install communication infrastructure such as antenna masts, fibre optic cables and radome structures

Skills

Climbing aptitude

Physical fitness

Aptitude assessment

Education

GCSE English & Maths (or Scottish/National equivalents)

Job description

Royal Air Force is seeking a Communications Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain fibre optic and data communication cables, antenna masts and radome structures on secure RAF sites. Candidates must pass a climbing aptitude test during a specialist interview and meet strict national residency rules.

Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths or equivalents, be capable of working at height, and commit to at least 3 years post Phase Two training, with fitness assessments as part of