Field Support Technician (FTC)

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Job description

Field Support Technician (FTC)Role ProfileAn opportunity for a Field Based Technician to provide technical support in the ongoing development of sites relating to the reinstatement of Broadcast services as part of Project Restore for the Bilsdale transmitter site.Location: Bilsdale and sites within the North East and North Yorkshire regionsSalary/package: FTC 6 months - Up to £39K + 5% Bonus Your key responsibilities will include:Complete equipment checks on, but not limited to, the Bilsdale Quarry site and Bilsdale Relay sites, highlighting any issues found and acting as first line support for any faultsRespond to faults and service outages and support or complete corrective maintenance where possible in line with Arqiva standards, policies and proceduresSupport upgrades and modifications to existing systems and networks following agreed instructionsMaintain accurate records, document and report actions takenEngage with local field team and build positive working relationshipsSupervise the delivery of 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure that specifications and standards meet Arqiva requirementsMust HavesExperience in Broadcast Transmission, RF, Networks or Power systems i;e Generators, Change Over systemsExperience with processes, standards and Engineering practices related to monitoring and controlling (M&C)Up to date knowledge of Safety, Health and Environment legislation, policies and proceduresWilling to undergo security clearanceValid driving licence and ability to work alone and as part of a team and be effective in remote locationsMight haves:Working knowledge of systems and equipment such as, DVB, Analogue Radio, DAB, Microwaves, Sat Comms, Data Networks, Telecoms, Generators, Electrical DistributionExperience of networking principles and the development, testing and maintenance of bespoke and COTS (Common off the Shelf) software/hardware for Broadcast, IP Network, IOT or corporate application depending on technical area of expertiseWorking knowledge of the principles of power supplies, environmental controls, analogue and digital electronicsSome experience of networking principlesMore than anything, we want to work with people who are passionate about what they do and believe in our vision. So, if you think you have most of the skills and / or experience we are looking for, then please do apply for the role - we want to hear from you!Who we areArqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sector in the UK and beyond.Through our infrastructure we ensure media and data is taken from, and delivered to where it is most valued, whether that's from broadcasters to your TV screen or radio, or from your smart meter to the utility company. Even if you haven't heard of us before, the chances are you're indirectly a customer of ours and our infrastructure is part of your everyday life!We have a rich heritage and an exciting future ahead of us, and there's so much more to us that we can't wait to share with you.What do you need to be the best version of you…?We are working closely with our colleagues to help define our future ways of working in a post-pandemic world, recognising that the last twelve months have opened up opportunities to explore new and different ways of working. We're excited to put our own personal experiences into long-term sustainable changes that benefit our people and our customers.Working flexibly can mean different things to different people, and we want everyone to get the very best out of their experience working at Arqiva. The wellbeing of our colleagues is at the heart of everything we do, therefore if you're looking for part-time, job-shares, flexible working patterns or the opportunity to work from home - have a chat with us and we will do our best to make it work for everyone.Inclusive ArqivaFor us, building a working environment that is diverse, inclusive and engaged, is a positive for both our colleagues and our customers. This is why we have invested in our partnerships with initiatives and organisations such as Tommy's Pregnancy at Work, Inclusive Employers and WISE (Women in Science and Engineering).We also have active and thriving networks to support our colleagues like our Working Families network, Women at Arqiva and Diversity Ambassadors. Take a look at our LinkedIn Life page for more details - are working hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities accessible to all, and that every employee feels valued, heard and respected so that we can continue to build a high performance, high engagement culture.#LI-REMOTE#LI-KM1