Field Engineer – Hertfordshire

Job title:

Field Engineer – Hertfordshire

Company

Motorola Solutions

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we’re guided by a shared purpose – helping people be their best in the moments that matter – and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We’re solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That’s mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We’re solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that’s critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview Airwave leads the world in delivering mission critical communications services. Great Britain’s emergency services and many public service organisations rely on Airwave to keep them communicating during both day to day operations and especially during unplanned incidents.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE – This role is primarily based in the Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. To be considered for this role you are required to be located in the desired area or able to consider relocating to the area.

As a multi skilled Field Operations Engineer, you’ll operate and maintain the TETRA Base Stations, Microwave Transmission, Enhancer equipment & Customer Control Room elements of the Airwave Network within agreed SLA’s to maintain service to our customers.

Primary requirements for the role:

• The successful applicant must demonstrate an aptitude to develop, but not necessarily in all areas listed and work towards building their skill levels.
• The successful candidate should be a competent individual with a passion for technology. An analytical mindset will be essential for effective troubleshooting, improvement of the network’s functions and successful fault management, carried out in a logical and methodical manner. You should have a mix of great attention to detail and accuracy with a good level of IT literacy.
• The successful applicant must also be prepared to travel within the UK and stay away from home, on occasions when required.
• Hold a full valid driver’s licence.
• Take part in regular training courses (online & classroom based)

Your Role:

• Microwave transmission operation and maintenance

o MUX/DEMUX operation and maintenance

• Rigging/climbing activities

o Antenna replacement

o Feeder/connector test and replacement

o Microwave equipment replacement/re-pan

o Structural Inspections

• You’ll respond to Network Incidents

o Partake in a 1 in 4 call out.

• You’ll complete planned maintenance procedures

o Site planned maintenance visual inspections and functional checks

o 18th Edition electrical inspections

o Lightning Protection inspections

o Customer Control Room inspections

• You’ll provide TETRA BTS operation and maintenance

o Capacity upgrades/downgrades/Commissioning & health checks

• VSAT 1st and 2nd line maintenance

• Mobile asset deployment and recovery

o Mobile base station

o Mobile VSAT equipment

o Masts

o Towable and hand portable generators

Basic Requirements

Experience &/or knowledge of (but not all areas listed):

• Radio frequency principles
• Transmission theory
• TETRA networks
• Microwave Transmission Systems
• IP Networking + VOIP
• Electrical Qualification such as BS7671 (18th Edition)
• Working at Height including antenna, ODU & feeder replacement
• Cisco CCNA
• Microsoft MCSE
• VMWare
• Red Hat Linux Administrator
• RF System Engineering
• Line of sight principles
• Multiplexors
• AC/DC power systems
• Aircon units
• Test and inspect
• Battery theory & practices
• Generator theory, practices & deployment

In order to apply successfully, you must be eligible to live and work in the EU.

Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

The candidate will ideally already hold a current UK Security Clearance, or be willing to undergo Security vetting, following a Baseline Personnel Security Screening (BPSS) check. To be eligible for security clearance you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your hard work you’ll get:

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
• 25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible working options.
• Private medical care.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
• Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
• Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.
• Well known companies discount scheme.

‘We are an equal opportunities employer and we want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the process works for you. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.’

CONNECT WITH A CAREER THAT MATTERS

We’re dedicated to designing and delivering the mission-critical ecosystem our public safety & enterprise customers refer to as their lifeline – mission-critical communications, software, video and services. Our drive for continuous innovation and partnership with our customers enables them to be ready – in the day-to-day moments, and in the moments that matter most.

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Travel Requirements 50-75%

Relocation Provided None

Position Type Experienced

Referral Payment Plan Yes

Company Airwave Solutions Limited

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 05:18:17 GMT

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