Installation Trainee/Junior Network Engineer

Intec Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Network Engineer responsible for the installation and maintenance of customer networks. Key responsibilities include building communications equipment, performing on-site tasks, and completing reports. The candidate should be hands-on and willing to learn, with a basic understanding of networking being beneficial. This role offers a supportive environment for skill development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and improve practical skills.
• Basic understanding of networking is beneficial.
• Comfortable with working in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining networking infrastructure.
• Building and installing communications equipment.
• Completing site visit reports on time.
• Liaising with engineering team for job site reliability.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Basic understanding of networking

On-site installation tasks

Job description

Overview

A Junior Network Engineer is responsible for the installation and maintenance of customers networks. This will include on-site installation, survey and maintenance and on- and off-site support of installed network equipment. A Junior Network Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and Senior Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining networking and communications infrastructure.
• To build and install steelwork bracketry, masts and associated communications equipment.
• To install internal and external wireless equipment, such as point to point microwave radios, CCTV cameras, Mobile Data Routers and network equipment, in accordance with client brief and within budgetary constraints and time frames.
• To complete site visit reports within the agreed time frame.
• To meet key performance indicators in line with the company objectives to achieve expectations.
• Liaising with lead engineers, Project Managers or Engineering Manager to ensure prompt arrival on job sites.
• Ensuring company van is suitably maintained, checked and stocked as per advice from more experienced engineers.
• Ensure arrival on customers sites with presentable, customer facing attitude and demeanor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mindset with practical skills; willing to learn.
• Some basic understanding of networking is beneficial.
• Comfortable with performing on-site installation tasks and handling equipment in a field environment.