Radio Engineer

Obstbaken; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent communications supplier in Manchester is seeking a Field Radio Engineer to join their dedicated engineering team. The role involves designing bespoke technical solutions, troubleshooting telecommunications equipment, and providing technical assurance to clients. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in radio communication, strong IT skills, and must be SC cleared. This position offers a competitive salary of £40-45K plus a car allowance and benefits.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years experience in military or commercial Radio communication.
• Must be currently SC cleared or able to refresh clearance.
• Experience in telecommunications fault finding required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build bespoke technical solutions for customers.
• Provide technical assurance to customers.
• Installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
• Fault management and log analysis.

Skills

2+ years experience in Radio communication

RF propagation experience

Strong IT skills

Fault finding experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

RF fault diagnostics

Technical solution design

Tools

PMR programming software

Motorola

Hytera

Tait

Simoco

Kenwood

Job description

Radio Engineer

Major UK Provider of Radio Systems

North West, UK.

Salary £40-45K Basic + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

Company

Being one of the UKs leading independent communications suppliers, specialising in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of wireless voice and data networks. Our client has the largest dedicated radio engineering team in the UK. Each of their staff member is trained by every leading manufacturer to the highest standard and provided with the latest DMR and Tetra test sets to ensure even the latest equipment can be repaired to component level. With continued expansion they are now seeking a Field Radio Engineer to join this thriving business.

Role

You will be working within the dedicated engineering team and be personally responsible for providing bespoke technical solutions for customers and SME on all Radio Engineering.

Role Includes

• Design and build of bespoke technical solutions in line with customer requirements.
• Provide Technical assurance to customers.
• Preparation CODEPLUGS/FLEET Plans for customer requirements (Motorola & Hytera).
• Installation, Troubleshooting and maintenance of telecommunication equipments from different vendors: Hytera, Motorola, Tait, Simoco and Kenwood.
• Site Maintenance and servicing
• Faults Management with log analysis, defects debug and work around responsibility
• Business support: customer needs analysis and customer presentation of new products
• Involved in providing Technical Support to the communication systems in major contracts

Skills And Experience

• 2+ years experience from within either military or commercial Radio communication
• RF propagation experience.
• Strong IT experience specifically: database management & networking topologies & TCP/IP & DMR/PMR software applications.
• Must either be currently SC (security cleared) or held previously and able to refresh without any issues.
• Experience in fault finding across a multitude of telecommunication platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• RF fault diagnostics.
• Broader technical skills, specifically in the design of bespoke solutions

Desired

• Knowledge of PMR programming software Tait, Simoco, Motorola, Kenwood and Hytera
• Trunk Radio (MPT1327) database management
• COTS radio repair down to component level, namely Tait, Simoco, Motorola, Kenwood and Hytera

Our client is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please get in touch with the managing consultant.