Senior Technician - Groundworks

Arqiva; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension contribution

Job summary

Arqiva Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Technician - Groundworks to support first line maintenance of transmission sites, carry out routine tasks and meet service levels. You will back project delivery across regions, engage with customers and supervise contractors as needed.

The role requires experience with RF and transmission systems, the ability to climb structures, and a proactive approach to health, safety and operational standards. Based at Cardiff with flexible site work.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience with processes, standards and engineering practices related to corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of networking principles.
• Knowledge and experience of fault finding and troubleshooting and the ability to communicate your findings within a team.
• Working knowledge of RF systems, Digital Television, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwave links, Satellite systems, Data Networks, Telecoms etc.;
• Basic knowledge of RF principles.

Responsibilities

• Respond to faults in a timely manner and complete corrective maintenance on a range of RF system networks to meet our Customer Service Level Agreements.
• Carry out preventative maintenance in line with Arqiva standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks following agreed instructions.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting of actions taken.
• Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements.
• Engage with customers both internal and external and build positive working relationships.
• Undertake contractor supervision duties as required, including monitoring of contractors and their safe working practices, so that relevant standards are met.
• Actively participate in 24/7 365 callout response as per the scheduled rota.
• Always work safely, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Arqiva policy.
• Available to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to climb up to 60 Metres on Arqiva Structures
• Proactive and adaptive work ethic.
• Engage with company culture and values.
• Complete all designated learning and development commitments associated with your role.

Skills

Video Encoding

Radio Encoding

DTT Transmission

Digital Radio Transmission

Analogue Radio Transmission

Telemetry & Monitoring

Signal Distribution

Power & Env Systems

Signal Timing

Cabling & Tooling

Education

HNC/Equivalent Level 4

Job description

Job Description

Senior Technician - Groundworks – 24308

Location

South and West Wales (primary base at Cardiff)

What’s In It For You

• Salary up to £35k
• 5% Shift Allowance
• Paid Overtime
• Company vehicle
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Training provided to support City & Guilds certifications

Purpose

Support first line maintenance of sites within the Transmission network, carrying out routine tasks, meeting agreed service levels, team efficiency/quality targets, and ensuring that we maintain our service to our customers. Supports the delivery of Project related work both in and out of region.

Accountabilities

• To respond to faults in a timely manner and complete corrective maintenance on a range of RF system networks to meet our Customer Service Level Agreements.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance in line with Arqiva standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks following agreed instructions.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting of actions taken.
• Complete testing and measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and customer requirements.
• Engage with customers both internal and external and build positive working relationships.
• To undertake contractor supervision duties as required, including monitoring of contractors and their safe working practices, so that relevant standards are met.
• To actively participate in 24/7 365 callout response as per the scheduled rota.
• Always working safely, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Arqiva policy.
• Available to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to climb up to 60 Metres on Arqiva Structures
• Proactive and adaptive work ethic.
• Engage with company culture and values.
• Complete all designated learning and development commitments associated with your role.

Skills

• Video Encoding and Multiplexing
• Radio Encoding and Multiplexing
• DTT Transmission
• Digital Radio Transmission
• Analogue Radio Transmission
• Telemetry and Monitoring
• Signal Contribution/Distribution
• Power and Environmental Systems
• Signal Analysis and Timing
• Cabling and Tooling

Knowledge & Experience

• HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification OR relevant experience
• Experience with processes, standards and engineering practices related to corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of networking principles.
• Knowledge and experience of fault finding and troubleshooting and the ability to communicate your findings within a team.
• Working knowledge of systems and equipment relevant to role such as RF systems, Digital Television, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwave links, Satellite systems, Data Networks, Telecoms etc.;
• Basic knowledge of RF principles.