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Arqiva is at the heart of the broadcast and utilities sector in the UK and abroad, we have a rich heritage and an exciting future on the cutting edge of tech.
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!
Our commitment to you
Your learning and development is a priority for us: ranging from your bespoke graduate programme, mentoring relationships, our digital learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, getAbstract and A Cloud Guru) through to learning from our internal experts. Your learning journey will be designed around you so that you can realise your potential and bring the very best of yourself to work.
You will be part of a team of highly skilled subject matter experts who are passionate about supporting your development not just in a technical capacity but also your individual tailored personal development needs. Our goal is to ensure you succeed, as well as having a great experience.
Why this role?
This role sits within our large operations function, as part of our risk and resilience team. A pivotal team responsible for keeping Arqiva safe. Within this role you will be part of a great team of health and safety experts, who are all passionate about ensuring safety of our colleagues, contractors and the general public.
You will be a critical part of the dedicated Health, Safety and Environmental team, working closely with experienced radiofrequency safety engineers to ensure understanding of exposure levels and implementing methods of working safely in high risk situations. It is an exciting, multi-dimensional role, where no two days will likely be the same. If you are passionate about keeping people safe and well, have a technical inquisitive mind and love solving complex issues we’d love you to be a part of our team.
Whilst on our graduate scheme you will learn skills that will enable you to deliver in a RF Engineer position, such as:
- Scheduling and undertaking ionising radiation surveys.
- Undertake RF surveys and RF modelling
- Undertake RF feasibility assessments of new or changes to RF systems in line with Arqiva policies
- Maintain RF models, policies and procedures
- Respond to onsite incidents e.g RF alarms, investigate and provide support and information to resolve
- Deliver effective proactive and professional RF advice and support to the business
- Translating technical information into easily understood safe ways of working
The difference you will make
We are a business with bold ambitions outlined in our Vision 2031 plan. We’re looking for your curiosity and insight to help achieve them. Graduates play a key role in helping us to continually think differently and deliver on our customer’s expectations.
Our graduate scheme provides you with the opportunity to develop your skills and harness your curiosity in a practical environment. We put you at the heart of our business so that what you do impacts our customers and supports the delivery of our strategy. You will be working alongside dedicated and talented people who really care about our customers and each other.
What do we need from you?
- Minimum 2:2 degree in RF Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications engineering or similar related degree.
- A genuine interest in radio frequency engineering and safety, health and environment
- A genuine interest in technology
- Passion for keeping people safe and well
- A willingness to learn complex technologies and develop in the role
- Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
More than anything, we want to hire graduates who are passionate about building their career at Arqiva and being a part of our vision. So, if you think you have most of the skills and / or experience we are looking for, then please do apply for the role – we want to hear from you!
What’s in it for you?
- £31.5k starting salary with regular salary reviews
- A truly flexible working approach – we have principles, not rules around hybrid working
- A culture whereby we unleash the potential of all our people through trust, transparency and empowerment. Where we have a shared purpose, shared goals, and a sense of unity and belonging.
- A great benefits package including but not limited to discounted tech products, gym flex membership, a free external counselling service, private health care and great pension contributions
Inclusive Arqiva
At Arqiva we believe in Inclusion First. Creating an inclusive environment, where there are no barriers to success. We know differences in perspectives are the keys to unlocking the creative thinking needed to reach new and better solutions.
We want all our work environments to be inclusive, where everyone can be the best that they can be and feel comfortable while doing so. We value everyone’s individuality, and we continually reshape our beliefs about diversity and inclusion and seek to create a workplace where colleagues can bring their ‘best self’ to work
For any queries, please contact the recruitment team at arqiva@groupgti.com.
