Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

BT Group; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications leader in the UK is seeking a Network Engineer to proactively manage HSE/Compliance issues and perform critical network maintenance. Candidates should hold an electrical competency qualification and a full UK driving license. Extensive training and development is provided, along with competitive benefits including a work vehicle and flexible arrangements. This is a full-time permanent role focused on both teamwork and individual accountability, situated in Cambridge with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

On-call allowance

Work vehicle provided

Tools and PPE provided

22 days annual leave

BT Pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must fulfil physical requirements, including lifting and climbing.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report HSE/Compliance issues.
• Perform risk assessments for health and safety.
• Take ownership of urgent network maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical competency

Ability to travel

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Electrical competency – City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2 or equivalent NVQ

BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Uphold our BT values, leading by example throughout your career with us whilst being an integral part of your wider team.

What you’ll be doing

• Identify and proactively report HSE/Compliance/Design issues to our Power Environmental or Power Technical Support teams.
• Own designated patch and sites to contribute towards area, regional and unit objectives.
• Share best practice, support colleagues in applying new ideas, technologies or processes.
• Take responsibility & ownership of critical and urgent network repair/provision/maintenance activity.
• Execute prioritised work items ensuring alignment with the wider team and unit priorities through coordination with patch managers and senior colleagues.
• Perform risk assessment for health and safety.
• Raise issues/risks to more senior individuals to facilitate change.
• Understand what is expected and proactively take opportunities to increase your own skills.

What you’ll bring

• Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role – bend, stretch, kneel, crouch, climb, work at floor and ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and road side infrastructure, lift heavy drums/cables and recognise coloured wiring.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to travel across Cambridge and surrounding areas, Duxford – Great Chesterford area – South Cambridgeshire.

Mandatory experience/qualifications

• Electrical competency – City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2 or equivalent NVQ.
• BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3, HNC, HND, MOET Level 3, ET Level 3 or equivalent.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Preferred experience/qualifications

• 18th Edition Regulations or current electrical regulations.
• Inspection, Testing and Verification (C&G 2392-10).
• Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
• HVAC Refrigeration C&G/NVQ Level 3.
• F-GAS Category 1.
• Demonstrable experience of repairing and maintaining Air Conditioning Split systems.
• Experience of working with DC power systems.
• Coaching, mentoring, supervisory experience.
• Ability to participate in a Formal On Call Framework (e.g., 1 in 4 attendance).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent. Location: Cambridge, UK. Visa Sponsorship available.

Training Provided (Entry Level)

Comprehensive technical training pathway covering maintenance activities, face‑to‑face, virtual, internal and external delivery methods, including overnight stays and travel. You will also contribute to out‑of‑hours callout through a Formal On Call Framework, to support 24/7 service as needed.

Key Purpose of the Role

An important part of Network Engineering – leading by example, sharing knowledge, supporting new individuals, and living by the BT values. As a member of the Networks Field Engineering team, you are expected to contribute to area, regional, and unit objectives.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity of earnings uplift through on‑call allowance (when trained) and overtime.
• Work vehicle provided (with home parking privileges).
• Tools, uniform, clothing, and all PPE provided.
• Product training over 18 months.
• Any additional City & Guilds qualification paid for.
• World‑class training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities (e.g., Advanced or Technical Support roles).
• BT Pension scheme: minimum 5% employee contribution, 10% BT contribution.
• 22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Weekends and bank holidays excluded from core attendance – promoting work‑life balance.
• Attendance pattern flexibility (through local agreements).
• Health & Wellbeing support team – EAP, Mental Health, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy.
• Huge range of flexible benefits (cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan).
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages.
• Access to hundreds of retail discounts including EE and BT Shop.

About us

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We serve 1.2 million business customers internationally, and are a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses.