Engineer - Groundworks - Teleports - Crawley Court

Arqiva; Winchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications provider in the UK is looking for an Engineer to provide first line maintenance and support for teleport systems. The role involves diagnostic testing, overseeing contractors, and maintaining high service levels. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in satellite transmission and RF systems. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety are essential. This position is located in Winchester with a total package up to £45k and additional benefits.

Benefits

15% on call allowance

6% pension contribution

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including discounts on big brands

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent level 5 qualification OR relevant experience.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of networking principles.
• Confident with maintenance processes, standards, and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line maintenance for all common issues within the Transmission network.
• Complete diagnostic testing to resolve faults and minimize impact to customers.
• Maintain records and reporting of actions taken.
• Supervise delivery of 3rd party suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Satellite Transmission

Digital TV Transmission

Data transmission over satellite including iDirect systems

Telemetry and Monitoring

Radio Encoding and Multiplexing

Signal Analysis

Signal Contribution/Distribution

Education

HND or equivalent level 5 qualification

Job description

Engineer – Groundworks Teleports - Crawley Court

Location: Crawley Court - Winchester

Total Package

• Salary up to £45k
• 15% on call allowance
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Training provided to support City & Guilds certifications

Purpose

Provide first line maintenance of sites for all common issues/fault types within the Transmission network, meeting agreed service levels and team efficiency/quality targets, ensuring that we maintain our service to our customers. Supports delivery of project works both in and out of region.

Accountabilities

• Complete diagnostic testing and resolve faults and service outages, minimizing the impact to customers, within policies and procedures
• Complete planned works and maintenance on the full range of systems and networks within the geographic operating environment
• Contribute to the delivery of projects through the provision of technical advice, installation and commissioning support and service transition support
• Maintain accurate records, documents and reporting of actions taken
• Maintain a secure working environment in line with the requirements of the Arqiva Security Policy in order to protect individuals, information, and Arqiva assets
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operating policies, processes, and procedures
• Engage with customers and build positive working relationships
• Seek to upskill / develop to enable maximum benefit of preventing other truck rolls to site
• Generate maximum team efficiency through delivering bundled activities within skillset
• Supervise the delivery of 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure that specifications and standards meet Arqiva requirements
• Ability/ willingness to climb up to 60m to support structural inspections or remedial works.
• Participate in 24/7 365 callout response as per the scheduled rota.

Skills

• Satellite Transmission
• Digital TV Transmission
• Data transmission over satellite including iDirect systems
• Telemetry and Monitoring
• Radio Encoding and Multiplexing
• Signal Analysis
• Signal Contribution/Distribution

Knowledge & Experience

• HND or equivalent level 5 qualification OR relevant experience
• Confident and proficient with processes, standards and engineering practices related to corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of networking principles.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and experience of fault finding and troubleshooting and the ability to communicate your findings within a team.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of systems and equipment relevant to role such as RF systems, Digital Television, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwave links, Satellite systems, Data Networks, Telecoms etc.;
• Comprehensive knowledge of RF principles.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the principles of power supplies, environmental controls, telemetry systems, analogue and digital electronics
• Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• On a needs basis working away from home will be required.
• Ability to partake in the proactive development of new Technolgies and Equipment.
• Takes ownership of own personal development to support business led opportunities.

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