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
£35,551New workers start at around £22,012. Normal pay is £35,551 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,019
Annual Openings
42Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs
Daily Tasks
- Interprets and reviews technical drawings.
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
Skills Employers are looking for
| Skills | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 70% |
| Active Learning | 68% |
| Critical Thinking | 67% |
| Reading Comprehension | 66% |
| Learning Strategies | 66% |
| Speaking | 61% |
| Active Listening | 60% |
| Monitoring | 60% |
| Science | 55% |
| Writing | 50% |