Rail Communications Field Engineer

ADComms; Croydon, Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ADComms delivers innovative technology solutions and services to owners and operators of the UK rail network. This site-based role focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of communication systems across CCTV, PAVA, radio, and associated cabling.

You will perform fault finding, software/firmware updates, and documentation to ensure uninterrupted information flow. A full driving licence and flexible availability are required for this permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Permanent Employee
• Full-time
• A full driving licence
• Flexible availability during specified weeks/periods (clarification during interview stage if required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communication systems, including CCTV, PAVA, Radio, UPS, switches and bespoke equipment.
• Maintenance and fault finding of RFOF repeater systems.
• Test and fault find optical and copper cable systems.
• Monitor system performance and resolve issues to minimise downtime.
• Perform tests and maintenance checks.
• Configure and update system hardware and software as required.

Skills

Communication systems

CCTV systems

PAVA/PA systems

Switches (Cisco/HP)

Radio systems

GSM-R

RF over fibre

Fibre optic

Copper cabling

IP networking

Job description

ADComms delivers innovative technology solutions and services to owners and operators of the UK rail network. This site-based role focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of communication systems across CCTV, PAVA, radio, and associated cabling.

You will perform fault finding, software/firmware updates, and documentation to ensure uninterrupted information flow. A full driving licence and flexible availability are required for this permanent, full-time position.