Communication Infrastructure Technician

Communication Infrastructure Technician

As a Communication Infrastructure Technician, you will ensure the RAF remains at the forefront of a progressive Cyber Engineering industry. You will provide communication to the RAF’s digital infrastructure ecosystems by installing and maintaining essential fibre optic and data communication cables, radome structures and antenna masts working at height or in secure operation rooms.

• Install, terminate, test and certify network cable infrastructure components in accordance with national and international industry standards.
• Maintain fibre optic and data communication cables, radome structures, and antenna masts.
• Perform work at height or in secure operation rooms to support RAF digital infrastructure.

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Must be a UK citizen or eligible UK/other nationality with 3‑5 years residence (or >5 years).
• Age 16‑47.
• Pass specialist interview including climbing aptitude test at RAF Digby, Lincolnshire.

• Initial annual pay £26,300 + benefits.
• After technical training pay £27,200 + benefits.

The role is part of a Network Cable Installer Level 3 Apprenticeship, covering installation, termination, testing and certification of cable infrastructure, along with the required Level 3 Managing and Supervising Working at Height qualification.

Full‑time

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