Trainee Rigger Airworks

Trainee Rigger 

 Location: Southern UK, below the M4 corridor (Plymouth, Exeter, Poole, Southampton, Worthing, Crawley, Salisbury and surrounding areas)
 
 We offer   

• Full-time – Permanent 37.5 hours per week

• Training Duration: 2 years (Modules 1–4) 

• £30,800 

• Additional 5% shift allowance  

• Business vehicle  

• 6% pension contribution  

• Private Medical  

• 25 days annual leave   

• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance  

• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture  

About the Role 

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our Airworks team as Trainee Riggers. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be trained to work on critical broadcast and telecoms infrastructure across the UK. You’ll gain technical skills, industry knowledge, and be part of a team that keeps the country connected. 

Key Responsibilities 

• After completing the training modules, you will: 

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on broadcast antennas, telecom antennas, dishes, and combiner systems. 

• Respond to emergency faults and ensure rapid resolution. 

• Provide specialist advice within your area of expertise. 

• Maintain accurate records and complete inspection templates for asset owners. 

• Deliver efficient bundled activities to maximise team productivity. 

• Supervise third-party access to Arqiva sites. 

• Complete all learning and development requirements on time and to standard. 

• Engage in technical and on-the-job learning to build specialist knowledge. 

• Ensure a safe working environment in line with company policies and CDM regulations. 

• Maintain a strong customer focus in all tasks. 

• Support internal projects and contribute to business growth. 

• Uphold security standards to protect people, data, and assets. 

• Demonstrate flexibility and a consumer-focused mindset. 

• Be willing to travel and work weekends when required. 

• Develop skills to reduce unnecessary site visits and support a varied workload. 

• Promote continuous improvement and high performance. 

• Embrace Arqiva’s cultural values: Accountability, One Arqiva, and Curiosity. 

• Participate in an on-call rota when needed. 

• Comply with sustainability and waste management policies. 

What We’re Looking For 

To be successful, you should: 

• Complete Modules 1–4 of the Trainee Rigger programme within two years, with sign-off from your mentor, line manager, and the operations review board. 

• Be enthusiastic and aligned with Arqiva’s vision. 

• Be a collaborative team member with strong interpersonal skills. 

• Have a problem-solving mindset and a desire to learn. 

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people. 

Why Arqiva? 

Arqiva plays a vital role in connecting millions of people to the content and services they love—TV, radio, mobile, and more. As a Trainee Rigger, you’ll be part of a team that maintains and improves the infrastructure behind these connections, while building a rewarding career in a dynamic industry.