Radio Communications Technician – High Risk & Rigging

Progility Technologies; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted ICT partner in the UK seeks a qualified Radio Communications Technician to join their Field Operations Team. This customer-facing role involves the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of communication systems across various environments, including high-risk sites. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and essential qualifications like Cert III in Electronics. The position demands strong attention to safety and quality, with opportunities for after-hours support.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in installation and commissioning of communication systems.
• Comfortable in high-risk environments.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of communications equipment.
• Rigging and antenna installation on elevated structures.
• Liaise with clients and ensure project alignment with specifications.

Skills

Installation and commissioning of communications systems

Working at heights

Rigging experience

Cable test equipment

Attention to detail

Education

Cert III in Electronics and Communications

High Risk Work Licence

Construction Industry Induction Card

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.