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Communication Operators

Communication operators operate telecoms equipment to transmit and receive signals and messages.

Daily Tasks

  • Receives and handles incoming calls for emergency services, transmitting to the appropriate services.
  • Performs routine tests and maintenance on equipment and reports faults.
  • Keeps record of messages sent and received.
  • Uses a teleprinter or telex keyboard to transmit messages to other teleprinters or telexes.
  • Tunes transmitter to required channel or wavelength and relays or receives message to/ from person or vehicle.
  • Receives messages, weather reports and other material to transmit.

£24,588

Entry Level Salary

£34,051.43

Average Salary

£52,458.39

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

181

Past two years

91

This year

637

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

5%

Level 1

5%

Level 2

25%

Level 3

24%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

8%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

22%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

9%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

2%

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