Senior Technician - Groundworks

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.
• 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.

Why Arqiva:

We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country’s top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity.

Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where they’re needed - whether that’s bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day.

But it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. At Arqiva, you’ll find real connection: supportive teams, active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. We’ll give you the space and support to grow - whether that’s developing your skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

At Arqiva, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to talent@arqiva.com.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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