Telecommunications Technician

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to support the telecom systems. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess good organizational skills and be able to work independently. A minimum of four GCSEs, including Mathematics and English, or relevant experience is required, along with a full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of four GCSE's including Mathematics and English or equivalent experience.
• Possess a full UK Driving Licence Cat B.
• Previous experience in a relevant role within a healthcare organisation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, repair and programming of telecommunications equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Provide administration and support for telecoms infrastructure.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team working skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Minimum of four GCSE's at grade C or above

Job description

Telecommunications Technician

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Performs work including activities that may be demanding and/or non‑routine. Responsible for carrying out installation, commissioning, servicing, repair and programming of equipment of a specialised nature e.g. telephony, VOIP, call centre, intercoms and paging Systems.

Undertaking maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

The post holder will provide administration and support for Telecoms Infrastructure equipment and systems and will assist users by fulfilling requests and resolving incidents, either over the telephone, in writing or face‑to‑face.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Telecommunications Technician to work in our Estates Department who will carry out all tasks relating to the hospitals telecom system.

Tasks will include all maintenance and repair aspects associated with the telecom system including but not limited to replacing handsets, moving telephone line, installation of new lines and fault diagnoses and repair of faults on the system

Ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

You must possess good organisational and team working skills and have the ability to work unsupervised.

About us

For more information or further details, please contact either Mr. Andrew Bradley, [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Quailifications

• Minimum of four GCSE's at grade C or above (including Mathematics and English) or equivalent experience (4)

Driving Licience

• Full UK Driving Licence Cat B (2)

Experience

• Previous Experience in a relevant role within a Healthcare Organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust