Field Technician - South East

TN United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Field Technician to join their Radio and TV Broadcast Engineering Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in fault-finding, maintenance, and support for critical broadcast systems, ensuring seamless operations that connect and entertain society. With a competitive salary package, including a company vehicle and private medical, this position not only offers career progression towards engineering roles but also emphasizes personal well-being and development. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation in the broadcasting sector.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Private Medical

25 Days Annual Leave

5% Pension Contribution

Training for City & Guilds Certifications

Paid Overtime

Shift Allowance

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in fault-finding and maintenance of broadcast systems.
• Knowledge of RF systems and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-call rota for 24/7 fault response.
• Complete planned works and maintenance on broadcast systems.
• Engage with customers and build positive relationships.

Skills

Broadcast Systems Knowledge

IP Network Knowledge

RF Systems Knowledge

Electrical Qualifications (NVQ level 3)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Field Technician - South East, Sevenoaks

Client: Arqiva

Location: South East, Crystal Palace and surrounding areas

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1060a9ef184b

Job Views: 14

Posted: 01.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.06.2025

Job Description:

Radio Technician - South East

Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside our dedicated multiskilled Radio and TV Broadcast Engineering Team. Your role involves fault-finding, maintenance, and support for vital broadcast systems such as DAB, FM/AM Radio, and Freeview Television, ensuring seamless operations that connect and entertain society.

Location: Travel required around South East, Crystal Palace, and surrounding areas

Total Package:

• Up to £34,000 base salary
• 10% Shift Allowance
• Paid Overtime
• Company vehicle
• 5% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to flexible benefits including discounts, wellness programs, gymflex, buy and sell leave, travel and dental insurance
• Training provided for City & Guilds certifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in an on-call rota for 24/7 fault response
• Complete planned works and maintenance on broadcast systems
• Respond to faults and outages, perform corrective maintenance
• Support upgrades and modifications of RF systems and networks
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Conduct testing and measurements to ensure compliance
• Engage with customers and build positive relationships
• Career progression towards engineering roles

Preferred experience:

• Clean driving license
• Knowledge of broadcast, IP Network, IoT, or corporate applications
• Knowledge of RF systems, DVB, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwaves, Sat Comms, Data Networks, Telecoms
• Understanding of power supplies, environmental controls, electronics
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Willingness to work away from home
• Electrical qualifications (NVQ level 3) are a plus but not required

Why join Arqiva? We are a leader in UK TV and radio broadcast and Smart utilities. We aim to transition media distribution to cloud solutions and grow through innovation. We offer opportunities for learning and development.

Our wellbeing mission is to support our people to be their best at work and outside of it. In 2024, we focus on winning, growing, and moving faster.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion through our active networks including Diversity Ambassadors, Eldercare, Spectrum, Working Families, Pride, Veterans, and Inspiring Women.