Climbing Engineer

Vodafone Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone UK is seeking a Climbing Engineer to join their Field Engineering team in Glasgow. This role involves installation and maintenance of fixed and mobile networks, requiring climbing certification and technical expertise in telecom technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing Vodafone's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Pension plan

Share schemes

Paid leave for charity projects

Qualifications

• Experience working at heights with health assessments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in telecoms technologies and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance for fixed and mobile networks.
• Climb Vodafone's infrastructure up to 40 meters.
• Participate in a 24/7 callout rota.

Skills

Climbing

Fault diagnosis

Telecoms technologies

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification

Valid UK / EU driving license (Category B)

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

ADVA

DWDM

Ethernet

3G/4G/5G technologies

Microwave Radio

Job description

Location: Glasgow or surrounding areas (Field based)
Salary: Excellent base salary + Standby + Overtime + Benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday + on-call



Please note, Candidates must hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance. To become eligible for SC Clearance candidates must be able to demonstrate residency in the UK for the past 5 years.



Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.


At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.


Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.


Our promise is to ensure our consumer and business customers are confidently connected to the Vodafone network by providing an outstanding level of service at all times. We recognise that the only way we can deliver on our promises is with talented people and this is why our people form a crucial part of the wider Field Strategy.



What you’ll do

As a Climbing Engineer, You will play an integral part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions. You will also install, commission and maintain the Vodafone network, products and services to agreed Vodafone standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices.

• You will play an integral part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, performing installation, commissioning and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions
• Regular climbing of Vodafone’s extensive fixed and mobile infrastructure up to 40 meters as well as rooftop-based working is essential. The role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all aspects of the role is carried out safely
• Adherence to quality and H&S standards as well as achieving agreed performance targets is essential to this role
• The role holder must have a flexible approach to working hours and be willing to travel
• The candidate will be expected to participate in a 24/7 callout rota as and when required in alignment with the requirements of the Operating Unit you are assigned to - typically once every 8 weeks
• Install, commission and maintain the Vodafone network, products and services to agreed Vodafone standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices
• Follow our Vodafone HSE Absolute Rules, without exception
• 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

Who you are

• Prior experience working at heights with the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance.
• 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)
• 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

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.



What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.



Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.


If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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