Engineering Technician: Telecoms (Transmission)

About this role

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is hiring a Telecoms Transmission Engineering Technician for its Worcester depot. This is a permanent role. You will look after the telecoms equipment and networks that Transnet uses, and you will lead a telecoms team at the depot.

What you’ll do

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on telecoms networks and related equipment, following the MICA and SLA requirements.
• Do remedial maintenance and repairs, and find out why faults keep happening by looking at fault patterns and trends.
• Install and upgrade telecoms infrastructure so it meets the required technical standards.
• Supervise your team, hold regular meetings, and make sure resources are used well and work is done safely.
• Manage the Transnet risk programme in line with Transnet’s safety policies and standards.
• Keep reports, site files, safety records and maintenance logs up to date, and report progress regularly to the Technical Manager.
• Plan and follow up Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Individual Development Plans (IDP) for your team, and keep your own development plan on track.

What you need

• A T3/T4 qualification or National Diploma in Electronics, or an exemption under letter SM (3) 22/22 dated 28 December 1990.
• Two years of experience in telecommunications transmission, on top of your training period.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Fall protection and fall arrest training.
• First Aid Level 2.
• Knowledge of telecoms systems, fibre optic networks and peripherals, and electronics.
• Experience using telecoms test equipment and tools, and basic computer skills.
• Good communication, supervision, problem-solving and conflict-handling skills.
• Be able to drive a light vehicle safely.
• Physical ability to work at heights.
• Ability to work extended or irregular hours and to do standby duty.
• Willingness to travel and to complete relevant training.
• Advantageous: registration with ECSA.
• Advantageous: C-Green certification.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a qualified technician who has hands-on telecoms transmission experience and enjoys leading a team. You should care about safety, pay close attention to detail, and be happy to work on call or outside normal hours.

Tips before you apply

• Have your diploma or T3/T4 certificate, your driver’s licence and your First Aid and fall protection certificates ready to upload.
• On your CV, list each telecoms transmission job with dates, the equipment you worked on and the fault types you fixed, so the two years of experience are clear.
• Show any team leadership or supervision you have done, and mention any ECSA registration or C-Green training you hold.

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