Radio Communications Technician – High Risk & Rigging

Progility Technologies; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Radio Communications Technician to join its Field Operations Team. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of communication systems across various environments, including mine sites. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications, experience in high-risk environments, and is ready to support critical infrastructure projects. This role offers opportunities for travel and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in installation and commissioning of communications systems.
• High Risk Work Licence for Work Platform and Rigging.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of communication systems.
• Rigging and antenna installation on elevated structures.
• Completion of technical documentation such as FAT/SAT reports.

Skills

Working at heights

Rigging

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Cert III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent

Tools

Cable test equipment

Job description

Radio Communications Technician – High Risk & Rigging

About Us: 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.

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.

About the role

As a critical part of the WA operational technical team, this role is a key part of 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.

• Installation, commissioning, and fault finding of communications equipment on towers, buildings, mobile plant, and vehicles.
• Rigging and antenna installation on elevated structures at client sites including mine sites and industrial facilities.
• Installation and testing of Voice & Data Radio systems.
• Test, Install and Commission Wireless networks, microwave radio links, and associated IP-based equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of DC Power Systems supporting communications infrastructure.
• Completion of Preventative Maintenance Inspections and technical documentation including FAT/SAT reports.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligns with design specifications, budget, and timelines.
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call roster to support critical communications systems.

About You

• Experienced in working at heights and performing rigging tasks in compliance with safety standards.
• Comfortable working in high-risk environments including towers and remote industrial sites.
• Ability to follow engineering designs to complete installation work as per design. This includes installations on towers, skids, trailers and in shelters/comms rooms.
• Familiar with cable test equipment.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team in metro and remote locations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality procedures.
• Willing to travel and participate in after-hours support as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Cert III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent trade qualification – Essential.
• 3–5 years’ experience in the installation and commissioning of communications systems – Essential.
• Working at Heights and Rigging experience – Essential.
• High Risk Work Licence – Work Platform, Rigging – Essential.
• Construction Industry Induction Card (White/Red/Blue) – Essential.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency – Essential.

This is a unique opportunity for technicians with high-risk work experience to contribute to critical communications infrastructure projects. If you are ready to take on challenging and rewarding work, we encourage you to apply.

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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.

Note: This description is extracted from the company’s own materials.