Field Engineer

First Point Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom vendor is seeking an experienced Contract Field Engineer to support the rollout and maintenance of telecom radio access sites across Kent. The ideal candidate should have expertise in telecom installation and integration, with a strong understanding of RAN technologies. This hands-on role requires valid certifications and a willingness to travel. A competitive day rate applies, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecom radio site installation, integration, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with equipment from major vendors (e.g., Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei).
• Hands-on experience with fiber and coax cabling, power systems, and RF testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, and integration of radio access network equipment.
• Perform upgrades, swaps, and decommissioning of existing radio equipment.
• Conduct on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance to ensure optimal network performance.

Skills

Telecom radio site installation

RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G/5G)

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Fiber and coax cabling

Education

Valid certifications

Tools

RF testing tools

Site Tracker

Job description

Job Title: Contract Field Engineer – Telecoms

Location: Kent

Duration: 3 months, with potential extension

Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer to support the rollout, integration, and maintenance of telecom radio access sites across the region. Working on behalf of a leading telecom vendor, the successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering and maintaining network infrastructure for major operators.

This is a hands-on, field-based role suited to individuals with proven expertise in telecom radio site activities, including installation, commissioning, fault resolution, and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, and integration of radio access network (RAN) equipment at mobile and fixed-line telecom sites.
• Perform upgrades, swaps, and decommissioning of existing radio equipment.
• Conduct on-site troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance to ensure optimal network performance.
• Complete and submit accurate site documentation, test results, and reports.
• Work with project managers, network engineers, and OEMs to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulations, site standards, and industry best practices.
• Travel across sites as required and be available for occasional out-of-hours support or on-call rotations.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in telecom radio site installation, integration, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with equipment from major vendors (e.g., Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei).
• Strong understanding of RAN technologies (2G/3G/4G/5G).
• Hands-on experience with fiber and coax cabling, power systems, and RF testing tools.
• Able to interpret site drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Valid certifications such as:
• Rooftop Access / Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• First Aid
• Electrical Safety / DC Power Awareness
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel regionally or nationally.

Desirable

• Experience with small cell, DAS, or private network deployments.
• Familiarity with digital tools for reporting (e.g., Site Tracker, Excel, mobile apps).
• Vendor-specific training or accreditations (e.g., Ericsson RBS, Nokia Flexi, Huawei BTS).