Radio Technicians
A Radio Technician tests, inspects and repairs radio and wireless broadcast and communications equipment. Often requires driving to locations, sometimes remote to perform on site technical support.
About this Career
Average Salary
£31,869New workers start at around £20,581. Normal pay is £31,869 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,776
Annual Openings
5Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Installs, services and repairs aerials and satellite dishes.
- Carries out service tasks such as cleaning and insulation testing according to schedule.
- Re-assembles equipment, tests for correct functioning and makes any necessary further adjustments.
- Dismantles equipment and repairs or replaces faulty components or wiring.
- Uses electronic testing equipment to diagnose faults and check voltages and resistance.
- Examines equipment and observes reception to determine nature of defect.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Active Learning | 69% |
| Learning Strategies | 63% |
| Critical Thinking | 63% |
| Active Listening | 62% |
| Reading Comprehension | 56% |
| Speaking | 51% |
| Monitoring | 49% |
| Mathematics | 49% |
| Science | 45% |
| Writing | 38% |