Radio Comms Technician

Adecco Portugal; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking a skilled Radio Comms Technician for a 6 month contract on-site in the South East of England. The role focuses on day-to-day operation and maintenance of the radio communications infrastructure within a public sector context.

Daily rate is £150.00, inside IR35 and paid via Umbrella. Full-time hours (37 per week) with driving duties and clearance checks as part of the assignment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of radio technology impact on policing and business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Valid UK driving licence; travel to locations required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and provision of radio hardware per plans and standards.
• Maintain hardware and software to meet business needs and radio estate integrity.
• Diagnose and resolve problems, collaborating with colleagues and external resources.
• Document hardware/software items and configuration changes.
• Maintain stock levels of radios and equipment, liaising with suppliers on delivery limits.
• Ensure compliance with Home Office guidelines for radio estate security.
• Respond to support requests and incidents per procedures, logging actions.

Skills

Radio technology

Policing objectives

Customer focus

Problem solving

SLA familiarity

UK driving licence

Communications

Education

General education/Qualifications

Tools

Radio equipment

Documentation

Job description

Radio Comms Technician - 6 month contract (inside IR35 paid to Umbrella, on-site in the South East of England).

Location: South East of England
Contract Length: 6 months - clearance required
Daily Rate: £150.00 per day, inside IR35 paid to Umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Driving Required: Full & Clean UK Driving License required

Our Public Sector client is seeking a skilled Radio Comms Technician to join their team. This role is crucial for the day-to-day operation and control of a single radio communications infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess the technical expertise necessary to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the radio estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing and provision of radio-related hardware in accordance with plans, instructions, and agreed standards to ensure the functionality of the organisation's radio systems.
• Perform routine maintenance of hardware and software to meet business requirements and maintain the operational integrity of the radio estate.
• Diagnose and resolve problems, collaborating with experienced colleagues and external resources when necessary.
• Document all hardware/software items and configuration management changes to ensure the integrity of the radio estate.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of radios and ancillary equipment, negotiating with suppliers to address delivery limitations.
• Ensure compliance with Home Office guidelines regarding the security of the organisation's radio estate.
• Respond to support requests/incidents according to established procedures, providing information for incident resolution and maintaining records of actions taken.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage work based on specific objectives and work packages, setting priorities to plan daily tasks.
• Operate primarily within the infrastructure, acting as a recognised practitioner in radio equipment.
• Collaborate with ICT team members to share best practises and provide development assistance when needed, serving as a subject matter expert for all relevant staff.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong understanding of how radio technology impacts policing and business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Familiarity with Service Level Agreements.
• Valid UK driving licence, as travel to various locations is required; public transport may not be suitable for unsocial hours.
• Proficiency in working with computer applications from various suppliers.
• Understanding of radio communications infrastructure within a Public Sector organisation/held a similar role.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Candidates must be prepared to undergo a Basic Driving Assessment to utilise a company-authorised vehicle during their assignment.

Please note clearance will need to be carried out to be successful for position, if this is something you hold/previously have held or would confidentially pass, please do apply.

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.