Installation Technician

Job Description

LT26 - InstallationTechnicianLocation: Wigan (All Surrounding Areas)Salary: £15 to £16 per hourOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Installation Technician on behalf of one of our clients.Working under a Team Leaders instruction to undertake the installation of microwave equipment and associated ancillaries. To ensure the safety and quality of site activity are in accordance with company policies. Hold knowledge of rigging operations, to includethe knowledge of the use and application of rigging tools. All activity is completed as directed by the Field services manager.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities of an Installation Technician:

• Work as an installer at heights to support field installation activities.
• Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support equipment.
• Installation of antenna systems and cabling, this will involve the lifting, hauling and installation of antenna systems and the associated interface support steelwork.
• The ability to climb and work safely at heights.
• Labelling of WAH installed kit.
• Perform site surveys.
• Share knowledge with installers 3rd parties.
• Assist operations with specific tasks as instructed to support new projects.
• Liaise on site with 3rd party contractors during project installation.
• Proactively resolve onsite issues during project installation.
• Provide support to the project managers on the survey and installation as directed by the Field Services Manager.
• Site Engineering surveys for new installations and upgrades.
• Liaise with services and technical teams during fault rectification activities.
• Liaise with technical team to ensure an in depth knowledge of hardware.
• Attend training courses delivered by the technical team for continuation of skills.
• Provide assistance in the event of the warehouse administrator not being available.
• Receive and check good inwards.
• Prepare dispatches to paperwork for goods Outwards.
• Operate fork lift truck (only if trained and certified)
• Liaise with 3rd party contractors on site to ensure they are in compliance with company and customer health & safety policies.
• Completion of daily risk assessments.
• Ensure implementation of control measures on site.
• Responsible for own personal compliance with company and customer health & safety policies.
• Ensure that products, plant, equipment, vehicles and buildings are not damaged.
• Will not neglect, misuse, damage anything provided in the interest of health & safety.
• Report to their line manager any near miss, hazard, accident, damage or defect in order that remedial action may be undertaken.
• Undergo any training or instruction to enable them to work competently and safely.

Skills and Qualifications:

• MS Office, including Excel, Word.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• A good standard of written and oral English.
• Broad knowledge of radio principles.
• In depth knowledge of microwave principles.
• Technical radio engineering experience.
• Working at height (medically able).
• Trained in creation and implementation of RAMS and control measures.
• LOLER / PUWER certified (desirable).
• Asbestos awareness trained (desirable).
• Advanced tower climber certification (desirable).
• Tower rescue certified (desirable).
• First aid at height certified (desirable).
• RF Awareness certified.
• Lifting and rigging certification including use of capstan winch.
• Can be available to stay away from home / for weekend work as required.

Location: Wigan (All Surrounding Areas)Salary: £15 to £16 per hour