Role: Radio Comms Technician REF 378119
Contract Length: 05/2027
Location: Office Based – Kidlington 100% office based
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £150 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Radio Comms Technician for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RADIO COMMS TECHNICIAN
- The testing and provision of radio related hardware, following plans and instructions and in accordance with agreed standards to maintain continued operation of the Force's Radio estate.
- The undertaking of routine maintenance of hardware and / or software to fulfil business requirements and / or maintain continued operation of the Force's radio estate.
- The correction of problems, calling on other experienced colleagues and external resources if required to maintain continued operation of the Force's radio estate.
- The documentation of all hardware / software items and configuration management changes on the force’s and suppliers related systems to ensure the integrity of the Force’s Radio estate.
- Ensure that stocks of radios and ancillaries required to support the force’s Radio estate are maintained at an appropriate level. Negotiation with suppliers to identify delivery limitations.
- Ensure the security of the forces radio estate is maintained in line with Home Office guidelines.
- Receives and handles requests / incidents for support following agreed procedures. Responds to requests for support by providing information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates unresolved calls as appropriate. Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE RADIO COMMS TECHNICIAN
- Able to understand how the application of radio technology impacts the Forces'
- Policing and business objectives and processes.
- Good communication skills (written and oral) with a proven customer focussed
- approach. Must be a team-worker who is flexible and adaptable but can also work with little direct supervision.
- Good problem solving and trouble-shooting skills with the ability to think logically in a
- fast paced environment whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy good understanding of Service Level Agreements.
- Must have capability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake
- all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial
- hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
- Must be able to work with computer applications from many suppliers.
- Good understanding of radio communications infrastructure
- Repair radios and deliver to site. Driving licence essential.
If you are a Radio Comms Technician apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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