Electrical Engineer

Genesis Technology Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a technician with extensive experience in UK mobile networks. The candidate will be responsible for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telecom equipment, requiring proficiency in handling various technologies including Ericsson and Nokia systems. Essential qualifications include a UK driving license, telecommunications background, and capability to work flexible hours across the UK. This position demands attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years commissioning & integration experience on Ericsson and/or Nokia.
• 6+ months troubleshooting technical issues on Ericsson and/or Nokia in the last 2 years.
• Must hold a UK driving license and have own vehicle.
• All required H&S certification for working on street works and rooftops.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation including HOPs and Completion Certs.
• Installation, commissioning, and integration of telecom systems.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of telecom tasks.
• Travel across the UK as required.

Skills

UK Mobile Network Operator experience

Proactive maintenance on multi-technology networks

Commissioning & integration experience

Troubleshooting skills

Radio technologies proficiency (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G)

Attention to detail

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Background in Telecommunications or related industry

Tools

Testing equipment and tools

Job description

Key Objectives / Deliverables

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager (APM), Senior Delivery Manager (SDM). The candidate will be technically competent including but not limited to installation, configuration, integration, call testing, troubleshooting & maintenance on operator telecoms network UK wide. This role will include UK wide travel and you be requested to participate in weekend work or extended hours. The role holder will demonstrate professionalism and flexibility when contacting internal & external personnel.

Operational Experience

Essential –

• UK Mobile Network Operator experience.
• Knowledgeable and highly-experienced, proactive maintenance on multi-customer, multi-technology networks such as : Nokia, Ericsson, VMO2, EE, Vodafone, etc.
• 2+ years commissioning & integration experience in the last 5 years on Ericsson and / or Nokia.
• 6+ months trouble shooting technical / investigations in the last 2 years on Ericsson and / or Nokia.
• Skilled and proficient on radio technologies 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G including transmission networks.
• Cooperation with 3rd parties, customers and site providers to facilitate completion of tasks.
• Accurately completing any Hand Over Packs & or site completion certification within agreed SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Being on site at the right place at the right time with the right equipment.
• Responsible for working alone or in a small team.
• Completing all documentation, including HOPs, Completion Certs, Survey, H&S, CDM.
• Using the correct procedures at all time.
• Being proactive in collecting required data and equipment to carry out the work.
• Installation, Commissioning, Configuration, Integration, Call testing etc.
• Troubleshooting & resolution tasks.
• Ensure all assigned kit (PPE / test kit etc.) is maintained & good working order & within calibration.

Person Specifications

Essential –

• UK Experience
• Must hold UK driving license
• Must have own car / van
• Must have own laptop, test phone, tools
• Team player, capable of working unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail
• A positive can do attitude
• Flexibility of working hours
• Be willing to work all over the UK

Academic & Technical Background

Essential –

• Must have a background within Telecommunications or a related industry.
• All required H&S certification for working on street works & rooftops :
• TEL003 Certification, or the willingness to complete this within first 2 weeks of joining
• Emergency Fist Aid
• RF Awareness
• Manual Handling
• Asbestos awareness
• Rooftop access (fixed ladder)
• NRSWA Street-works