Field Engineer

LA International; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom service provider is seeking Support Engineers/Field Engineers in Glasgow for a 12-month position starting December 2025. The role involves installation and maintenance of telecoms equipment, requiring 3-5 years of relevant experience and a full UK driving license. Candidates must be physically fit for on-site work and will be expected to participate in on-call support. This position offers a rate of £200-£230 per day outside IR35, with travel across Scotland required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant Field Engineering experience (telecoms / utilities).
• Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory).
• Must be eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line field support (24x7, on-call rota).
• Carry out installation and commissioning of telecom network equipment.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all on-site work.

Skills

Field Engineering experience

Installation and maintenance of telecom equipment

Knowledge of Cisco and Alcatel products

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

PDH

SDH

Microwave

IP networks

Job description

Overview

Our telecoms client is looking for Support Engineers/Field Engineers to start by 1 December 2025. The roles are for 12 months initially with rate £200-£230 per day outside IR35. Candidates are ideally located in Glasgow/central belt of Scotland. The role is based in Glasgow and travel across Scotland will be required. Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with some on-call work possible. Please note that successful candidate will have to go through BPSS clearance.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant Field Engineering experience (telecoms / utilities)
• Hands-on installation, commissioning, and maintenance experience on PDH, SDH, Microwave, DC Chargers, and IP networks
• Knowledge of Cisco and Alcatel products, LAN/WAN, and MPLS
• Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory), vans will be provided by Vodafone
• Must be eligible for SC clearance (confirmation from Vodafone pending)
• Desirable certifications: NRSWA, EUSR, IOSH, Emergency First Aid, DC/AC Competency
• Scottish Power work authorization (training will be provided)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line field support (24x7, on-call rota) and routine maintenance within SLA targets
• Carry out installation and commissioning of telecom network equipment
• Complete project documentation and communicate progress with Vodafone service desk
• Ensure health & safety and quality compliance across all on-site work
• Work collaboratively with Vodafone's project and operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery

Candidate Attributes

• Physically fit for on-site work, comfortable with frequent travel across Scotland
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a positive, can-do attitude