Climbing Engineer

Jobtailor

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vodafone is seeking a field engineer to install, commission and maintain fixed and mobile network infrastructure across the Newcastle area. You will climb and work on rooftops up to 40 meters, conduct health assessments, and adhere to H&S as you deliver high-quality service levels.

You will participate in a 24/7 callout rota, communicate with customers professionally, and pursue continuous improvement of processes to achieve operational excellence for our customers.

Qualifications

Experience climbing and working at heights on telecoms sites.
Ability to fault diagnose and rectify telecom equipment.
Knowledge of mobile networking tech (3G/4G/5G) and related gear.
Familiarity with DWDM and Ethernet transmission systems.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, commissioning and maintenance of fixed and mobile networks.
Attend 24/7 callout rota as required and ensure safety standards.
Engage with customers professionally and document work clearly.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to drive operational excellence.

Skills

Advanced Climber Certification

Tower Rescue Certification

Fault Diagnosis and Rectification

Mobile Networking Technologies (3G/4G/

Core Transmission Technologies (DWDM,

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

ADVA

DWDM

Ethernet

Job description

Perform installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions

Install, commission and maintain the Vodafone network, products and services to agreed Vodafone standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices

Regular climbing of Vodafone’s extensive fixed and mobile infrastructure up to 40 meters as well as rooftop-based working is essential

Undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all aspects of the role is carried out safely

Adhere to quality and H&S standards as well as achieving agreed performance targets

Participate in a 24/7 callout rota as and when required

Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge existing processes and procedures in order to deliver operational excellence for our customers

Requirements

Prior experience working at heights with the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification
Passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance
Provision of service, fault diagnosis and rectification of one or more of the following telecoms technologies: Multi-vendor CPE including Cisco, Juniper and ADVA
Core transmission technologies including DWDM and Ethernet
Mobile networking technologies 3G/4G/5G and associated equipment
Microwave Radio Switch and Field DC power systems
Ability to work both in a team and on your own efficiently and effectively
Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly
Valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in installation and maintenance of fixed and mobile networks, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Proficient in fault diagnosis and rectification of telecom technologies while effectively communicating with customers and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

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