Field Technician - North London

Arqiva; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Field Technician to join their multiskilled Radio and TV Broadcast Engineering Team. This role promises a unique blend of fault-finding, maintenance, and customer support, ensuring the seamless operation of essential broadcasting platforms like DAB and Freeview. With opportunities for career progression and comprehensive training, you'll be at the forefront of media distribution technology. Join a company committed to innovation and employee wellbeing, where your contributions will help shape the future of broadcasting in the UK.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private Medical

Paid Overtime

25 days annual leave

5% pension contribution

Access to flexible benefits

Training for certifications

Qualifications

• Experience in fault-finding and maintenance of broadcast systems.
• Knowledge of RF systems and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rota for 24/7 fault response.
• Complete planned maintenance on DAB, FM, AM systems.
• Engage with customers and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Fault-finding mastery

Maintenance skills

Customer engagement

Knowledge of RF systems

Analogue and digital electronics

Education

City & Guilds certifications

Tools

Broadcast systems

Data Networks

Telecoms equipment

Job description

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Radio Technician - North London

Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside our dedicated multiskilled Radio and TV Broadcast Engineering Team, where no day is the same! Your mission? A thrilling blend of fault-finding mastery, meticulous maintenance, and unwavering support. Immerse yourself in the vital heartbeat of our society as you contribute to the extraordinary importance of DAB, FM/AM Radio and Freeview Television. These platforms are not just channels' they’re conduits of information, entertainment and connection that weave the fabric of our daily lives. This role is pivotal to ensure seamless operations of these systems.

Job Description

Radio Technician - North London

Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside our dedicated multiskilled Radio and TV Broadcast Engineering Team, where no day is the same! Your mission? A thrilling blend of fault-finding mastery, meticulous maintenance, and unwavering support. Immerse yourself in the vital heartbeat of our society as you contribute to the extraordinary importance of DAB, FM/AM Radio and Freeview Television. These platforms are not just channels' they’re conduits of information, entertainment and connection that weave the fabric of our daily lives. This role is pivotal to ensure seamless operations of these systems.

Location This role is based in North London , with travel required to various sites (including Essex, Chelmsford, Stevenage, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough)

Total Package

• Up to £34,000 base salary
• 5% Shift Allowance
• Paid Overtime
• Company vehicle
• 5% 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
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 fault response to maintain service continuity
• Complete planned works and maintenance on a range of systems and networks, DAB, FM, AM etc
• Respond to faults and service outages and complete corrective maintenance in line with Arqiva standards, policies and procedures
• Support upgrades and modifications to existing RF (Radio frequency) systems and networks following agreed instructions
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting of actions taken
• Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements
• Engage with customers and build positive working relationships
• Career progression next step in your career would be to become an engineer
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Must have a Clean driving license
• Some knowledge of the development, testing and maintenance of software/hardware for Broadcast, IP Network, IOT or corporate application depending on technical area of expertise
• Working knowledge of systems and equipment relevant to role such as RF systems, DVB, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwaves, Sat Comms, Data Networks, Telecoms etc.;.
• Working knowledge of the principles of power supplies, environmental controls, analogue and digital electronics
• Working knowledge of and able to apply Safety, Health and Environment legislation, policies and procedures
• Be prepared to work away from home at times
  
  

Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.

Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!

Inclusive Arqiva ….Our networks include our Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans and Inspiring Women – join and contribute to our active networks!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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