At a Glance
- Tasks: Support maintenance of RF systems and carry out preventative tasks to meet service levels.
- Company: Join Arqiva, a leader in communications infrastructure, focusing on transmission networks.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary up to £34,000, company vehicle, private medical, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexibility for travel around North Scotland and participation in 24/7 callout response.
- Why this job: Be part of a proactive team ensuring high-quality service across North Scotland.
- Qualifications: HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification or relevant experience in maintenance practices required.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
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.
Location
Travel required around North Scotland. Mounteagle, Dingwall, Durris, Aberdeen and surrounding areas.
Total Package
- Up to £34,000 base salary
- 5% Shift Allowance
- Paid Overtime
- Company vehicle
- 5% 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
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.
- Working knowledge of the principles of power supplies, environmental controls, telemetry systems, analogue and digital electronics.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
- On a needs basis working away from home will be required.
- Ability to partake in the proactive development of new Technologies and Equipment.
- Takes ownership of own personal development to support business led opportunities.
Senior Technician - Groundworks in Dingwall employer: Arqiva
Arqiva offers a competitive package including a 5% pension contribution and access to flexible benefits. Located in North Scotland, the team focuses on maintaining high standards in communication infrastructure. Join a company that values personal development and innovation in technology.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Technician - Groundworks in Dingwall
Fault Finding and Troubleshooting
Preventative Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
RF System Knowledge
Digital Television Systems
Analogue Radio Systems
DAB Technology
