Junior Telecoms Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing communications technology business in Gloucester is seeking a Junior Telecoms Engineer to provide operational support across networks. This role offers ongoing training, technical mentoring, and clear progression opportunities within the telecommunications sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications or network engineering, strong communication skills, and a full clean UK driving licence. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £34,000 with benefits included.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Industry training

Pension

Holidays

On-call allowance

Excellent company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications or network engineering.
• Basic understanding of optical, cellular, or IP networking technologies is a plus.
• Eligibility for security clearance.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical support across communications networks.
• Assist with fault finding and diagnostics on network infrastructure.
• Work with routing and switching technologies and associated hardware.
• Support remote network monitoring and management systems.
• Participate in an on-call support rota.

Skills

Telecommunications understanding

Network engineering experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Junior Telecoms Engineer

Gloucester

£28,000 - £34,000 + Progression + Industry Training + Pension + Holidays + On‑Call Allowance + Excellent Company Culture

Are you a Junior Telecommunications Engineer looking to develop your career within a specialist technical environment?

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a growing communications technology business, where you will receive ongoing training, hands‑on experience and clear progression opportunities.

The company is an established provider of advanced networking and communications solutions, delivering critical infrastructure support to a range of commercial and public sector clients across the UK. With continued growth and investment, they are expanding their engineering support team.

In this role, you will join the operational support function, assisting with fault finding, remote diagnostics and occasional field‑based activities. You will gain exposure to optical and IP‑based networks, routing and switching technologies, hardware configuration and network monitoring platforms, working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

This position offers structured development, technical mentoring and the opportunity to build long‑term specialist expertise within the telecommunications sector.

The Role:

• Provide operational and technical support across communications networks
• Assist with fault finding and diagnostics on network infrastructure
• Work with routing and switching technologies and associated hardware
• Support remote network monitoring and management systems
• Carry out field activities when required, including installation, commissioning and surveys
• Participate in an on‑call support rota

The Person:

• Background or experience within telecommunications or network engineering
• Basic understanding of optical, cellular or IP networking technologies would be advantageous
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a fast‑moving industry
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Eligible for security clearance
• Full clean UK driving licence

Salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. We are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.