Field Engineer

M Group Services Limited T/A Magdalene Limited; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in telecom services is seeking a Telecoms Field Engineer to join their dynamic team in Northern Ireland. This exciting role involves hands-on installation and maintenance work, ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects across the UK. You will be responsible for preparing and terminating RF and copper cables, performing essential testing, and providing first-line support for telecom equipment. The company is committed to your professional growth, offering training and development opportunities. If you have a passion for technology and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4% matched pension scheme

2 x salary life assurance

Access to staff discount portal

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Recruitment referral scheme

Payroll giving

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Field Engineer in Telecoms with RF tools.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of telecoms equipment.
• 1st line support and troubleshooting of customer equipment.
• Perform industry standard testing on telecoms systems.

Skills

Driving Licence

Field Engineer Experience

Radio Frequency Tools

IT Skills

Analytical Skills

Willingness to Travel

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

About The Role

Due to the continued success and expansion of Magdalene, we have an exciting opportunity for a Telecoms Field Engineer to join our team in Belfast. As a Telecoms Field Engineer, you will be part of our diverse team responsible for the successful delivery of various projects across the country.

Magdalene is a leading Telecom Services Supplier offering a complete end-to-end service across the UK and Ireland. Magdalene provides specialist services to our clients in the fixed, mobile, and utilities infrastructure networks for both public and private sectors. Our services include acquisition, design, construct, rigging, first line maintenance, managed services, capital project delivery, complete network outsourcing, smart metering, and satellite solutions.

What will you be doing?

The role involves installation and commissioning work, 1st line reactive maintenance work on our support contracts, and working at height.

You will work on a fixed hours basis Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 plus a rotational on-call rota that can deliver services to our customers 24/7, 365 days a year. This is a UK role based in Northern Ireland, so there will occasionally be requirements to work away from home, and you will need a full driving licence.

Training, where necessary, will be provided to carry out your role, and progression opportunities within our team will be fully supported.

What will your key responsibilities be?

• Preparation and termination of radio frequency (RF) feeder, electrical (DC), fibre, and copper cables.
• Performing industry standard testing as required on telecoms and antenna systems e.g. radio frequency (RF) sweeps, ethernet, and network testing.
• Equipment installation and commissioning across various projects and technologies.
• Wiring and connection of DC power to telecoms equipment to required standards and regulations.
• 1st Line Support and troubleshooting of customer equipment, including mobile network equipment, data-comms equipment, switching equipment, and VOIP management systems.
• Planned preventative maintenance.
• Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) creation and work area/vehicle management.
• Completion of site surveys to enable installation.
• Understand our customers’ needs and work to meet our contractual obligations.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Full Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel.
• Previous experience working as a Field Engineer in the Telecoms sector - use of equipment; Radio Frequency (RF) tools, hand & power tools, and working at height.
• A strong set of IT skills including Microsoft Office products, basic DOS commands, mobile phone work apps, and online time sheets.
• Analytical skills and logical thinking to assist in fault diagnosis and resolution.
• An interest in new equipment & technology and a keenness to learn about it.

About The Company

Why choose us?

We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm, and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4% matched pension scheme
• 2 x salary life assurance
• Access to our staff discount portal
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Payroll giving
• Enhanced Family Leave

Inclusiveness

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.

As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel, and military spouses/partners.