Radio Communication Technician

Progility Technologies; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT services provider is seeking a qualified Radio Communications Technician in Wales. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot communication systems across diverse environments, ensuring high standards of efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate has a Cert III in Electronics and Communications and experience in two-way radio systems. This position requires effective communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Must have essential Cert III in Electronics and Communications.
• 2-5 years experience in two-way radio communications required.
• Experience with Motorola radio systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot Motorola voice and data radio systems.
• Conduct workshop programming and factory acceptance testing.
• Perform preventive maintenance on communications systems.

Skills

Passion for radio communications

Experience in radio systems

Proficient with RF test equipment

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Education

Cert III in Electronics and Communications

Drivers’ licence for manual cars

Tools

Anritsu RF testers

Keysight Spectrum Analyzers

Viavi Network Testers

Job description

Overview

Progility Technologies is a trusted ICT partner in Australia, delivering innovative solutions across multiple industries. We specialise in communication systems, safety technologies, and managed services. We operate nationally with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. Our support team is available 24/7.

About the role

We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Radio Communications Technician to join our Field Operations Team. This role is dedicated to the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of communication systems across a range of environments including mine sites, mobile plant, vehicles, and infrastructure. As a critical part of the WA operational technical team, this role contributes to the delivery of services to support our client base on-site and from our Perth workshop. As this is a customer facing role, the successful applicant must ensure that our standards of efficiency, safety and quality are maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Install, commission, and troubleshoot Motorola and Tait voice and data radio systems.
• Conduct workshop-based programming, system builds, and factory acceptance testing.
• Perform preventative maintenance on radio systems across technologies such as analogue, DMR and TETRA.
• Installation and maintenance of DC Power Systems supporting communications infrastructure.
• Test, Install and Commission Wireless networks, microwave radio links, and associated IP-based equipment.
• Installation of radio and wireless equipment on a wide range of infrastructure including LV’s, HV’s, trailers and skids.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with design specifications, budget, and timelines.
• Complete technical documentation including site surveys, FAT/SAT reports, and installation records.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call roster to support contracted radio systems under SLA agreements.

About You

Passionate about radio communications and RF technologies.

Experienced in conventional and trunked radio systems and IP-based communications.

Proficient with RF test equipment such as Anritsu RF testers, Keysight Spectrum Analyzers, and Viavi Network Testers.

Comfortable working at heights and in remote environments.

Able to work independently or collaboratively on metro and regional projects.

Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Willing to travel and participate in after-hours support as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Cert III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent trade certificate and cablers licence – Essential.
• 2-5 years’ experience in two-way radio communications systems – Essential.
• Experienced with Motorola radio systems – Highly Desirable.
• Working at Heights/Rigging experience - Highly Desirable.
• Drivers’ licence for manual cars below 4.5t or interstate equivalent – Essential.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency is required for this role – Essential.
• Construction Industry Induction (White/Red/Blue) Card – Essential.
• High Risk Workers Licence – Work Platform, Rigging – Desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge radio systems in dynamic environments. If you're ready to take the next step in your communications career, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary and application

Salary information is not provided in this posting. If you are preparing your application, please include any inquiries you have about compensation in your cover note or during the interview process.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Radio Communications Technician?
• How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have mine site experience?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Communications Technician?
• Have you worked in a role which requires fault finding experience?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have Australian Cabler's Registration?

Progility Pty Ltd, trading as Progility Technologies, is a systems integrator and professional services provider supplying critical communications solutions. It provides consulting services, training services, unified communications services, fixed and wireless communications services and real time locations services to medium and large enterprises in targeted industries; healthcare, retail, mining, facilities management, utilities, government and general commercial. Progility Technologies solutions are developed using best of breed technology and, where appropriate technology has not been available, it has developed its own intellectual property to complete the customer solution.

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