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Employment
At Brittany Satellites
we are always looking for a special type of people to join our existing
installation team. Email us your CV if you believe you have what it
takes to make it with us.
The Work
Installation engineers install, repair and replace aerial and satellite
systems in commercial and domestic premises throughout France.
Work may involve
installing a new system, upgrading an existing installation or fault
finding, diagnosing and repairing existing systems.
Typical duties
include:
- carrying out site
surveys as a basis for quotes
- planning the
cabling and distribution network
- installing and
fixing aerials or satellite dishes to mounts
- connecting signal
outlet sockets
- checking received
signal levels
- Testing equipment
and rectifying faults.
Engineers use a variety
of equipment including wiring tools, drills, and signal quality and
strength meters. On complex installations they may have to work to
detailed plans and drawings. Much of the work will be at heights,
working on roofs, ladders.
Hours and
Environment
Most engineers work between 40 and 45 hours a week. Engineers may be
on-call to cover off-peak hours and emergencies.
Some work such as
aerial, dish or pole installation requires daylight hours and includes
working at heights in all weathers.
Technicians travel from
site to site, so a driving licence is essential.
Health and
Safety / CSCS
All engineers should have taken the CSCS Health and Safety course and
the C.A.I. or similar Working at height health and safety course.
Skills and
Interests
To be an Installation Engineer you need:
- an understanding
of analogue and digital technologies
- good practical
skills
- good numeric
skills for technical calculations and costing
- an appreciation of
how environmental and physical factors affect signal strength
- good communication
and customer care skills
- normal colour
vision
- good physical
fitness
- a willingness to
keep track of new developments
- An understanding
of safe working practices.
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