Onboarding & Commissioning Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Onboarding & Commissioning Engineer to join their dynamic team in Winchester. This role focuses on integrating new sites into the Gas Utilities Satellite Network, leveraging your expertise in VSAT technology and Cisco networking. You'll lead commissioning efforts, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in operations. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and growth, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Private Medical

25 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Benefits

Gymflex

Travel Insurance

Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Master Control Room and Satellite Engineering experience.
• Experience in 2nd / 3rd Line Support Activities.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and commissioning of wireless backhaul solutions.
• Lead all aspects of O&C, including OSS acceptance and operational handover.

Skills

Cisco Networking

VSAT Satellite Technology

Troubleshooting Cisco Routers

Operational Network Experience

Technical Work Instructions

Education

HND in Broadcast/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Cisco CCNA/CCNP

ITIL Processes

Job description

Onboarding & Commissioning Engineer, Winchester

Client: Arqiva

Location: Winchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d6a6c140e4e3

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Crawley Court only - in-office 5 days a week.

• Total Package:
• 12 months FTC
• Up to £53k depending on experience
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Arqiva is hiring an Onboarding & Commissioning Engineer to join our Crawley Court Master Control Room, focusing on onboarding and commissioning new sites and services onto our Gas Utilities Satellite Network. The role involves ensuring new sites are integrated into Arqiva's systems from a technical and administrative perspective. The ideal candidate will have operational or engineering experience with VSAT Satellite technology, Cisco Networking (Routing), and coordinating complex engineering works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the installation and commissioning of wireless backhaul solutions including Cisco LTE routers, BGAN, and liaising with VSAT commissioning teams.
• Lead and drive all aspects of O&C, including OSS acceptance, operational handover, asset and data management, and device integration with Cisco routers.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of, and experience in, troubleshooting issues related to the operation, configuration, data trending, and debugging of Cisco routers.
• Understand wireless network deployment and its components, along with end-point lifecycle activities to maintain and improve working connections and data transfer from devices, utilizing supporting systems and manual processes.
• Analyze and determine processes that drive continuous improvement, and resolve complex problems experienced in O&C.

Qualifications required:

• HND, Foundation Degree (or higher) in Broadcast/Telecommunications Engineering.

Required Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years of Master Control Room (MCR) and Satellite Engineering experience.

Required Technical / Professional Skillset(s):

• Experience in 2nd / 3rd Line Support Activities.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP preferred or equivalent experience.
• Operational network experience with Radio Networks, Cellular networks, VSAT, BGAN & Inmarsat networks.
• Ability to write technical work instructions.
• Understanding of ITIL processes.
• Awareness of Lean Principles, White/Yellow belts.

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

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, aiming to double our revenue and innovate in scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. You will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

Your wellbeing: Our wellbeing mission is to help our people be the best version of themselves at work and outside of work.

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