Build Engineer

Airband; Droitwich Spa, West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Build Engineer to lead complex installation projects. This role is crucial for ensuring that all systems meet high specifications and industry standards. You will be responsible for managing both overhead and underground network works while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive perks, including hybrid working options, a company vehicle, and a robust pension plan. If you are proactive and have the right certifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Overtime pay

25 days paid leave

5% pension contribution

Customer referral bonus

Free Broadband

20% off EE services

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare and medical insurance

Employee discount platform

Qualifications

• Mandatory certifications required for compliance and safety.
• Experience in risk assessments and hazard identification.

Responsibilities

• Manage build and installation projects for Airband networks.
• Conduct daily checks of vehicles and machinery for safety.
• Maintain a tidy worksite and communicate with customers.

Skills

Knowledge of Airband and BTOR networks

Ability to prioritize and organize work

Proactive problem-solving

Flexibility for overtime work

Experience with risk assessments

Comfortable working at heights

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Static & Mobile Boom, First Aid)

Job description

Job Title: Build Engineer

Location: Midlands

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced build engineer to join the Airband team. The Build Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of complex build and installation projects. This role ensures that all systems and infrastructure are built to meet stringent specifications and industry best practices, delivering high-quality and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Complete works on the overhead and underground Airband/BTOR/JUP networks.
2. Accurately report progress to management.
3. Communicate issues identified on site and propose solutions.
4. Report and escalate to management as required.
5. Maintain a professional and tidy site, ensuring that customers/residents are communicated with politely.
6. Conduct daily checks of vehicles in line with the Airband Transport Policy.
7. Conduct daily checks of plant machinery and tools, ensuring they are safe to use and, where applicable, carry valid calibration certificates.
8. Complete site-specific risk assessments.
9. Responsible for following all Health and Safety guidelines and ensuring awareness of the hazards and potential risks involved.
10. Ensuring all work activity complies with environmental regulations including but not limited to working efficiently and tidily, always maintaining a clean environment.
11. Responsible for completing and updating all appropriate paperwork for your daily work on job sheets, risk assessments, plant sheets, and/or vehicle sheets.

Key Skills:

1. Knowledge and experience of working on the Airband and BTOR networks.
2. Ability to prioritise, organise and deliver planned works.
3. Proactive in the resolution of engineering obstacles (with supervisor buy-in).
4. Flexibility to undertake works outside core working hours.
5. Experience of completing risk assessments and hazard identification.
6. Comfortable working at heights.
7. IT literate, able to use Microsoft Office software and emails.

Mandatory:

It is important that all our engineers have the right certifications to be compliant and safe whilst working. Therefore, we have a list of mandatory requirements for the role, but we will support new colleagues to fill any skills gaps they have before they are fully operational in the role.

1. Static & Mobile Boom 1B & 3B
2. First Aid at Work
3. Asbestos Awareness
4. Manual Handling
5. Street Works Operative (Units 1 - 6 & 9)
6. Confined Spaces Med Risk
7. A8 or SA001 OH Safety
8. A9 or SA002 UG Safety
9. S7 Sub Duct and Cable Installation
10. S8 Overhead Cable Installation
11. S9 Pole Step Adjustment
12. SA006 Safe Working in Civils
13. NOPS Card Holder
14. SA011 Duct Blocking
15. SA015 Duct Laying
16. SA016 Core Drilling

What can Airband Offer you?

Salary £28,000 to £31,000 (depending on experience)

• Competitive Basic Salary dependant on professional experience.

• Company Vehicle.

• Overtime pay.

• 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.

• 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.

• Customer referral bonus - a thank you for every customer you send our way.

• We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.

• Free Broadband - If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!

• 20% off your monthly line rental on EE’s phone, tablet, SIM only or mobile broadband plans.

• Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service).

• Airshare (employee discount platform) - discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless - save up to £1,000 a year!

• Refer a friend reward scheme – a selection of great rewards to choose from!

Pre-employment checks:

Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.

Recruitment agency support is not required at this time.