Mobile Radio Network - Rigger

Glotel; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

22 days Holiday (and Bank Holidays)

Training and certification

Challenging and dynamic work in a high

tech projects

Job summary

Glotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on telecoms installation specialist to deploy equipment at height, maintain systems, and ensure safety with PPE and working-at-height practices.

You will join a team of professionals, able to interpret rigging specs, work away from home as needed, and stay current with equipment knowledge. The role values attention to detail, quick thinking, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a telecoms environment.
• Ability to work at height and understand rigging specifications.
• Experience as a second man in telecoms antenna and feeder installation including cabling and termination.
• Competent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Deploy telecommunications equipment at height.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Keep current knowledge of equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Telecoms experience

Working at height

English communication

Tools

Rigging knowledge

Ericsson equipment knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deploy telecommunications equipment at height.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Keep current knowledge of equipment.
• Take material responsibility for official equipment and tools, including PPE, vehicles, and measuring instruments.
• Assist in installation activities on towers, roofs, and hard‑to‑reach places while observing all safety measures and using appropriate PPE and working‑at‑height techniques.

Requirements

• Experience in a Telecoms environment.
• Experience working at height, with a good understanding of rigging specifications and standards for major networks.
• Experience as a 2nd man/person in telecoms antenna and feeder installation, including steel work, cabling, labeling, cable termination, rigging, feeder testing, DC and fibre cable running, and cable tray/trunking work.
• Knowledge and experience with Ericsson equipment (preferable).
• Electrical and commissioning experience an advantage, though not essential.
• Competent in spoken and written English.
• Quick and logical thinking.
• Confidence in decision‑making.
• Attention to detail.
• Prepared to work and stay away from home nationally as required.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Medically fit to work at heights.

Advantageous

• Advanced Climber certification.
• Working at Heights certification.
• Rescue from Towers, Masts & Structures certification.
• Emergency first aid at height certification.
• Winch training certification.

Our Culture

Committed to making Glotel a great place to work, we offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We value communication and transparency and strive to foster two‑way dialogue at all levels of the organisation. It’s important to us that you feel recognised and rewarded for your contributions.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• 22 days Holiday (and Bank Holidays).
• Training and certification (if required).
• Challenging and dynamic work in a highly qualified team of professionals.
• Participation in high‑tech and innovative projects.