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

£31,869

New workers start at around £20,581. Normal pay is £31,869 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,776

Annual Openings

5

Job 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%