Broadcasting Field Technician Apprentice
Starting Salary: £16,000
Location: Mounteagle
You will need to be able to demonstrate:
An interest in technology and engineering
An ability and willingness to take the initiative and seek continuous improvement
Drive for results
Ability to work as a team worker or alone
Good time management and organisational skills
Analytical and problem solving
Verbal and written communication skills
Competent user of common IT systems (MS Office)
Good practical, manual skills
About the role
As an Apprentice you will provide design, build, operational and maintenance support to a range of broadcast and telecommunications systems and networks across the operational region.
In order to complete our maintenance schedules, this role requires individuals to work outside in all weathers, attend isolated, rural hilltop locations and work alone on a regular basis.
The working week is 8:30-17:00pm, Monday to Friday. There is a requirement to work outside normal hours including weekends and nights where necessary to provide either planned or corrective maintenance and upon completion of training, you will be required to be rostered to be on call as part of our second line service response.
Who you will be working for
Arqiva is a leading UK communications infrastructure and media services provider dedicated to connecting people wherever they are through the delivery of TV, radio, mobile and the Internet of Things (IoT).
We are an independent provider of telecom towers, with circa 8,000 active sites across Great Britain, and are also the only supplier of national terrestrial television and radio broadcasting services in the UK. Our advanced networks support the exponential growth of connected devices and the ever-increasing demand for data from smartphones to tablets, connected TVs, smart meters, cars and medical devices.
Customers include major UK and international broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, Sky Plc., Turner Broadcasting, the independent radio groups, major telco providers – including the UK’s four mobile network operators – and retail, leisure, energy and water companies.
For more information, news and insights from Arqiva, please visit the website at: www.arqiva.com
What will I do?
Complete corrective maintenance, demonstrating ability to identify faults and take action to rectify the issue.
Conduct planned maintenance in line with company procedures and standards across a range of TV, Radio and telecommunication Radio networks.
Assist our national project team to install, commission and upgrade new or existing broadcast systems.
Complete accurate and concise technical reports in line with Arqiva, customer and ISO Quality system requirements.
Use, maintain and secure a range of test equipment, identifying right equipment for job, conducting tests to standard and demonstrating ability to interpret results.
Maintain, repairs and configure electronic and mechanical broadcast/telecommunication equipment.
Ensure accurate records and logs are maintained
Identify opportunities to improve service, process or systems
Entry Requirements
At least 5 standards (Level 1 – 3) OR 5 National Level 5 grades at A-C, which must include Maths, English and either IT or science
5 Higher Grades at A-C preferably one of which should be in Maths, IT or Science
A full, valid UK driving licence
What qualifications will I get?
As an Arqiva apprentice, you’ll combine on-the-job experience with formal, accredited training to gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a role and career within our fast moving and dynamic business. You’ll join a team dedicated to service excellence, providing broadcast, communications and media services to a wide range of blue chip customers including the UK’s leading TV and radio broadcasters, mobile operators, energy and utility companies and many others.
You will receive training and qualifications such as rooftop safety, first aid, basic electrical, trailer driving licence as part of the apprentice programme.
For individuals with drive and ambition, our programme offers a great opportunity to work for an ambitious, market leading company that values its people and the contributions they make.
The apprenticeship programme will include the following:
Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals Level 4 Diploma
IT Level 4 Diploma
Foundation Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Working Week
8:30-17:00pm, Monday to Friday. There is a requirement to work outside normal hours including weekends and nights where necessary to provide either planned or corrective maintenance and upon completion of training, you will be required to be rostered to be on call as part of our second line service response.
Future Prospects
Upon satisfactory completion of their apprentice programme, apprentices will have the opportunity to progress into our Regional Operations teams as Field Technicians and from there towards Engineer status. Other opportunities will also exist for individuals prepared to be flexible and relocate where necessary.
Things to Consider
In order to complete our maintenance schedules, this role requires individuals to work outside in all weathers, attend isolated, rural hilltop locations and work alone on a regular basis.
Application Process:
Online Application – Close date Sunday 12th March 2017
Online Assessments – Ongoing
Telephone Interview – Ongoing
Work Familiarisation – Thursday 6th April 2017
Assessment Centre – Wednesday 19th April 2017, Manchester
Start date – Monday 4th September 2017
About PDS apprenticeships
PDS is a leading IT and Business apprenticeship consultancy that helps companies set up high quality, award-winning apprenticeships. We are passionate about apprenticeships because they give you the training you need to become a motivated, skilled employee who can make a difference to the company you work for.
If you’d like more information on PDS apprenticeships please visit our website www.pds-group.co.uk/apprenticeships
Do you need more information?
If you have any questions please call us on 01672 861900, or drop us an email at careers@pds-group.co.uk
Note: This advert may close early if suitable candidates are found before the advertised close date is reached.
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