Broadcast Network Engineer

Join our team as a Broadcast Network Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional 1st line technical support to Arqiva’s valued customers, which include Terrestrial Broadcasters on Freeview and Digital/Analogue Radio. You'll collaborate with major broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, CH4, Global Radio, and Bauer, ensuring continual enhancement of service performance and safeguarding network availability.

Compensation: Up to £36,000 annually based on experience, alongside comprehensive company benefits.

Location: Emley Moor, Huddersfield

Duties
- Install, configure, and maintain broadcast equipment and systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to broadcasting equipment and systems
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operation of broadcast operations
- Monitor and maintain the quality of audio and video signals
- Perform routine maintenance tasks on broadcast equipment
- Utilize monitoring and control systems to manage, configure, and operate various equipment, systems, networks, and platforms, both remotely and directly.
-Perform network monitoring and event management using Operation Support Systems (OSS) in alignment with Service Level Agreements and network availability standards.
-Take prompt corrective actions and channel incidents to the appropriate resolver group for swift resolution.
-Accurately log incident reports, service details, and schedules into the system, ensuring diligent tracking of reported incidents until satisfactory resolution.

Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
- Proven experience as a Broadcast Engineer or similar role
- Strong knowledge of computer networking, PKI, operating systems, BGP, network installation, certify, MPLS, WAN, remote access software, and TCP/IP
- Familiarity with broadcast equipment and systems such as cameras, switchers, routers, servers, and encoders
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Who we are

Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sector in the UK and beyond.

Through our infrastructure we ensure media and data is taken from, and delivered to where it is most valued, whether that’s from broadcasters to your TV screen or radio, or from your smart meter to the utility company. Even if you haven’t heard of us before, the chances are you’re indirectly a customer of ours and our infrastructure is part of your everyday life!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £31,472.82-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huddersfield (required)

Work Location: In person