DDaT (ICT) Communications Engineer – South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Wales; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited, hosting the DDaT Communications Engineer in the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, seeks a motivated, hands-on engineer to support resilient communications infrastructure.

You will work on networking, MDTs, digital telephony, radio systems, and mobile equipment, providing 1st/2nd line support and maintaining asset records. The role involves field work and collaboration with teams and contractors, with Welsh language desirable but not essential.

Formación

• Solid technical foundation in ICT networking and communications.
• Ability to fault-find methodically and work in operational environments.
• Willingness to develop across the full range of DDaT communications systems; Welsh language desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide first and second line support across networking, firewalls, and MDTs.
• Install, inspect, test, and maintain mobilising equipment on service vehicles.
• Maintain asset records and coordinate with contractors to keep services running.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and follow safe systems of work.

Conocimientos

Networking

Firewalls

MDTs

Digital Telephony

Radio Systems

Asset Records

Herramientas

Networking Hardware

Aerials

Descripción del empleo

DDaT (ICT) Communications Engineer – South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Digital transformation, data and technology all play a central role in how we deliver our services from mobilising crews and accessing critical risk information to managing resources and supporting back office functions. As we continue to modernise, digital transformation is helping us build smarter, more connected systems that enhance responsiveness, improve decision making, and strengthen community safety.
We are now seeking a motivated, experienced, and proactive individual to join our Digital Data and Technology (ICT) Department as an Engineer within our Communications Team.
This is a varied, hands on technical role supporting the resilient, secure and reliable infrastructure that underpins critical operational and corporate services. In line with the job description, the postholder will provide first and second line support, diagnostics, maintenance and repair across networking and firewalls, Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs), digital telephony, command and control mobilising equipment, and portable and vehicle based digital and analogue radio systems. The role also includes supporting external aerials and associated communications equipment, maintaining accurate asset records, and working with colleagues and external contractors to keep essential services operating effectively.
The role has a significant practical element and is not solely desk based. Duties may involve working on and around Service vehicles to install, inspect, test, maintain or replace communications and mobilising equipment; accessing external aerials and equipment; and undertaking work outdoors at Service sites in a range of weather conditions. Candidates should therefore be comfortable carrying out practical technical work in operational environments, following safe systems of work and taking reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others. We are looking for someone with a sound technical foundation, a methodical approach to fault finding and a willingness to develop across the full range of DDaT communications systems. The ability to communicate clearly with technical and non technical colleagues, follow procedures and work effectively as part of a team is essential. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Contract type: Full-Time