Radio Comms Technician

Adecco Portugal; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Professional development & training

Public services environment

Remote work options occasionally

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Radio Comms Technician to support the Thames Valley Police Force in Kidlington. This temporary role is full-time, 8am–4pm, with travel and some remote work, and runs through May 2027. A UK driving licence is essential, and the position requires Police Vetting and UK residency of at least 5 consecutive years.

Driving is required. The role involves testing, provisioning, maintenance, documentation, stock control, and security compliance for radio systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with radio technology in policing or public safety environments.
• Familiarity with maintaining hardware and software in mission-critical systems.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and plans.

Responsibilities

• Testing and provisioning of radio hardware to ensure continuous operation.
• Routine maintenance of hardware and software to meet requirements.
• Proactive problem resolution with internal and external teams.
• Maintain thorough documentation of hardware, software, and changes.
• Stock management and supplier coordination to mitigate delays.
• Ensure radio estate security aligns with Home Office guidelines.
• Handle support requests and incidents following agreed procedures.

Skills

Radio technology

Communication skills

Problem solving

Service level understanding

Flexibility

Technical proficiency

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Radio Comms Technician to work within the Thames Valley Police Force

Location: Kidlington

Contract Type: Temporary

Daily Rate: £150.00 per day Umbrella

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, Remote with Travel

End Date: May 2027

Driving Required: Yes

Please note this role will be subject to POLICE VETTING, you will need to have been residing within the UK for a minimum of 5 years continually

Key Responsibilities

• Testing and Provisioning: Conduct testing and provision of radio-related hardware, following established plans and standards to ensure continuous operation.
• Routine Maintenance: Undertake regular maintenance of hardware and software to meet business requirements and maintain operational integrity.
• Problem Resolution: Address issues proactively, collaborating with experienced colleagues and external resources as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of hardware/software items and configuration changes to uphold the integrity of the radio estate.
• Stock Management: Monitor and manage stocks of radios and ancillaries, negotiating with suppliers to mitigate delivery limitations.
• Security Assurance: Ensure the security of the radio estate aligns with Home Office guidelines.
• Support Requests: Handle support requests and incidents following agreed procedures, allocating unresolved calls appropriately and maintaining accurate records.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Expertise in Radio Technology: Understanding of how radio technology influences policing and business objectives.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Problem Solver: Strong troubleshooting abilities, capable of thinking logically in fast-paced environments.
• Service Level Understanding: Familiarity with Service Level Agreements and their applications.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel across various locations and work flexible hours, including potentially unsocial hours.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in working with various computer applications from different suppliers.Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential due to travel requirements.

Perks of the Role

• Competitive daily rate of £150.00
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A dynamic working environment within public services
• Flexibility with occasional remote working options

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital public service role in a supportive and engaging environment. If you are passionate about radio communications and eager to make a difference, this position could be the perfect fit.

Our client looks forward to welcoming a new Radio Comms Technician who is ready to make a significant impact!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.