Radio Engineer - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Greater Manchester is hiring a Radio Engineer to design and maintain communication systems. The role involves performance troubleshooting, installations, and support for live events. Enjoy benefits like a company car, annual leave, and professional development. Ideal candidates have experience with radio communications and solid diagnostic skills.

Benefits

Company car + fuel card

Group death-in-service scheme

Company pension

23 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience with communications systems such as Motorola, Hytera, Icom.
• Ability to perform RF diagnostics and fault-finding.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys and produce documentation.
• Design, configure, and install new communications systems.
• Provide on-site and remote first-line technical support.

Skills

Experience with radio comms

Solid RF diagnostics skills

Strong team player

IT/networking knowledge

Job description

Overview

Ready to design and maintain radio systems that keep organisations connected?

Join a technology services provider recognised for delivering communications, security, and infrastructure solutions across industries. With a reputation for technical expertise and reliable service, the organisation continues to support clients with innovative solutions that enable seamless connectivity.

The team is hiring a Radio Engineer to install, configure, and optimise radio communication systems. The role will focus on ensuring performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting projects that enhance coverage, capacity, and reliability.

Your expertise can keep the world talking. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys and produce documentation (e.g. PMIs, survey reports)
• Assist sales team with technical scoping, demos, and quotes
• Design, configure, and install new communications systems
• Carry out bench repairs, RF diagnostics, and fault rectification
• Provide on-site and remote first-line technical support
• Set up and support systems for live events (includes some weekend work)
• Configure, install, and maintain static and mobile systems
• Join the 24/7 support rota for key clients (with time in lieu or OT)
• Ensure systems are delivered and commissioned to company standards
• Keep detailed records of system builds, installations, and updates
• Collaborate with wider engineering and sales teams across all projects

Skills/Must have

• Experience with radio comms (Motorola, Hytera, Icom, Kirisun, Caltta preferred)
• Engineering or technical installation background essential
• Solid RF diagnostics and system fault-finding skills
• IT/networking knowledge desirable (but not essential)
• Able to lift and move equipment (manual handling involved)
• Strong team player with great time management and communication skills
• Willing to travel and work occasional weekends or bank holidays
• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• DBS required (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

• Company car + fuel card
• Group death-in-service scheme
• Company pension
• 23 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Broad variety of work: events, installations, maintenance, support
• Training and career development in RF, networking, and systems integration
• Be part of a people-first team delivering real-world solutions for iconic clients

Salary

• Up to £40,000 depending on experience (flex)