Digital Communications Assistant

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Communications Assistant in Rhondda Valley. This role focuses on providing technical support for network and communications systems. Ideal for those with experience in switch configurations and looking to gain hands-on skills within a supportive council environment. The position offers £22.00 per hour for a fixed term of 3 months.

Benefits

Gain experience in a professional environment

Work as part of a supportive team

Opportunity to develop practical IT and networking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across network and communications infrastructure
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot systems to ensure stability and performance
• Assist colleagues with technical issues and queries

Skills

Competent and knowledgeable in switch configurations

Hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba technologies

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Cisco networking and switching

Aruba switching and wireless

Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)

Microsoft Teams Telephony

Touchpoint systems

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our team. This is ideal for someone with practical experience in network and telephony systems, particularly switch configurations, who wants to gain valuable hands-on experience within a supportive council environment.

Job Details

• Job Title: Communications Assistant


• Location: Rhondda Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf


• Pay: £22.00 per hour umbrella


• Contract: Fixed-term, 3 months

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across network and communications infrastructure


• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot systems to ensure stability and performance


• Assist colleagues with technical issues and queries

Core Technical Areas

• Cisco networking and switching


• Aruba switching and wireless


• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)


• Microsoft Teams Telephony


• Touchpoint systems

Skills Required

• Competent and knowledgeable in switch configurations


• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Aruba technologies


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

• Gain experience working with key communications systems in a professional environment


• Work as part of a supportive team in a local authority setting


• Opportunity to develop practical IT and networking skills

If you\'re hands-on, tech-savvy, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you