Communications Support Engineer

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for Britain’s rail network. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and railway staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

BTP are recruiting a Communications Support Engineer to be based from our Force Headquarters in Camden London, on a permanent contract. The salary for this position is up to £32,296.23 (£25,707.23 and £2,495 London Allowance + a SFIA supplement of up to £4,094).

Responsible for the day to day management and support of devices in BTPs radio fleet ensuring officers and staff have a robust reliable service. This includes radios and associated peripherals.

The role operates in an ITIL service management environment.

The role is responsible for producing regular management information and reporting.

Responsible for robust asset management including audit. Ensure the product lifecycle is maintained throughout in accordance with security and sustainability requirements.

Requirements for the role include:

• Experience of managing a fleet or portable communciation devices.
• Experience of supporting radio devices.
• Experience of administering incident resolution.

Benefits include final salary pension, generous holiday allowances (28 days + Bank Holidays), Salary Sacrifice schemes including Childcare Vouchers & Cycle To Work, everyday employee discounts including holiday accommodation and various high street & online concessions, personal insurance protection schemes, travel concessions and career development support

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves and welcome applications from everyone. You must have both the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been permanently resident in the UK for at least the previous three years. Any cautions or convictions including those deemed ‘spent’ must be declared at the point of application but will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

We kindly ask agencies not to send CVs. If CVs are received BTP reserve the right to engage with the candidate directly and without a fee being paid under any circumstances.

Internal candidates are asked to see clarification from the Recruitment Team in regards to the fixed term element of the role.