| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | UK, London |
| Industry Sector | Electronics |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £28000 - £35000 per annum |
| Reference | 164899RJP |
| Date Advertised | 04-07-2008 - 00:01 |
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Our client operates at the heart of the broadcast and mobile communications industry and is at the forefront of network solutions and services in an increasingly digital world.
Purpose:
Undertake operational preventative and corrective maintenance of broadcast media systems. Specifically, digital video compression platforms, media distribution systems, RF transmission systems and their supporting ancillary systems.
Main Tasks:
- Undertake corrective maintenance including diagnosing faults, evaluating problems and taking appropriate corrective measures
- Complete routine reports, quality requirements and documentation
- Originate requisitions for spares and replacements
- Carry out equipment and system modifications
- Undertake/support installation, commissioning and handover of project work
- Participate in a voluntary call out scheme
- Undertake training and keep across new technologies
- Participate in a shift rosta that provides operational cover 24hr 7 days a week, weekends and nights
Qualifications and Experience:
- BTEC national level qualification in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Previous experience in the maintenance and/or testing of electronic equipment in the broadcasting or studio environment
- Must be familiar with analogue PAL-I composite video format and digital component video formats (SDI and HD-SDI)
- Must be familiar with broadcast system standards and their associated measurements on measurement equipment and analysers. e.g. SDI, ASI, AES/EBU, MPEG TS, DVB Standards, PAL System I (525,625 line)
- Have an appreciation of SDH, PDH, ATM telecommunication transmission systems and optical telecommunication systems
- Must have knowledge of networking fundamentals and communication protocols. TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, Routing and Switching, EIA-232. EIA-485
- Operational experience with power systems, including control, and bypass switching of a UPS
- Must have full clean UK drivers licence
Special Circumstances:
- Travel within the UK is a core part of the role
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
