Radio Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited is seeking a Radio Technician to join the Field Support team in London. The role involves installation, testing and commissioning of radio infrastructure across railway projects, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

Based at our Waterloo office, this position requires permanent night shifts and collaboration with telecoms specialists. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with radio base stations, TETRA, Airwave systems and related telecoms,

Qualifications

• Install and commission radio base stations, antennas and infrastructure.
• Experience with TETRA radio control and power systems.
• Strong understanding of Airwave systems.
• Experience with fibre optics, transmission and copper telephony.

Responsibilities

• Installation of radio infrastructure, including cables, passive components, amplifiers, RF over fibre, antennas.
• Installation of GPS antennas and systems.
• Modification of existing radio systems.
• Testing and commissioning of radio infrastructure, including cable loss and RF tests.
• Installation and commissioning of radio base stations (Motorola and MTS4).
• Compile detailed test results to a professional standard.
• Interpret design drawings and instructions; apply encryption keys for Airwave.
• Fault-finding and rectification; support DC power and UPS systems.
• Support other engineers with telecom installations and commissioning.

Job description

Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0141002 Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Company Name: Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Radio Technician to join the Field Support team. As a Radio Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, testing and commissioning of radio infrastructure. This includes radio base stations, radiating and non‑radiating cable, antennas, cell enhancers, RF over fibre systems and related equipment. The Radio Engineer will work in a team alongside other telecommunications specialists on a range of projects in the railway environment. They are responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out safely and correctly and in line with the applicable standards and designs. The Radio Engineer will lead, or support fault‑finding and maintenance activities as required. The Radio Engineer must understand the limits of their own competency and the constraints associated with working on a live, safety‑related communications network in the railway environment. This role will be based at our Waterloo office and will involve working permanent night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of radio infrastructure, including radiating and non‑radiating cable; splitters, couplers and other passive components; amplifiers, channel‑and band‑selective repeaters; RF over fibre systems; antennas and other equipment for TETRA and other radio systems.
• Installation of GPS antennas and systems.
• Modification of existing and legacy radio systems.
• Testing and commissioning of radio infrastructure, including cable loss, return loss, distance to fault and receiver de‑sensitization tests.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of radio base stations, including the Motorola and MTS4 systems.
• Compilation of detailed test results to a professional standard.
• Interpretation of design instructions and drawings, and their implementation.
• Application of encryption keys for Airwave systems.
• Fault‑finding and fault rectification, including support for the operations and Installation, commissioning and repair of DC power and UPS systems.
• Supporting other engineers with the installation and commissioning of other types of telecommunication’s system, including transmission systems, fibre optic cables, and copper telephony.

Technical Skills and Experience

Must be able to install and commission radio base stations, antennas and other infrastructure. The role holder needs to be technically competent and adaptable. Commissioning radio base stations Installation and commissioning of radio infrastructure Proven experience with TETRA radio control and power systems. Strong understanding of Airwave communication systems. Experience supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting legacy radio systems. Experience with other telecommunications systems (fibre optics, transmission, telephony) undefined undefined

Human Skills

Highly organised Excellent written English and verbal communication skills. Effective prioritisation Excellent problem solver Ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure environments while managing time and deadlines efficiently.· Able to prioritise tasks, manage workload independently, and balance competing demands.

What We Can Offer

• We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best.
• We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
• We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
• Flexibility Your health and well‑being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
• Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.