Nokia RBS Commissioner | MLR Associates Ltd | UK

Tech Junction Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

MLR Associates Ltd invites experienced Nokia RBS Commissioners for Outside IR35 contracting across the UK. You will own cell site equipment commissioning, baseband integration, network testing, and troubleshooting, with travel to multiple sites using your own vehicle and tools.

You will bring 3+ years in wireless field engineering, strong RF skills, fiber/power expertise, and excellent English communication to ensure safe, efficient deployments and adherence to project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent field experience).
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience in wireless telecommunications field engineering and base station commissioning.
• Strong experience commissioning and configuring Nokia RBS hardware platforms.
• Deep practical proficiency in RF commissioning, baseband integration, transmission testing, and site troubleshooting.
• Solid practical experience with fiber optics, power distribution, and digital transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute hands-on physical and logical commissioning, integration, and configuration of Nokia Radio Base Station (RBS) hardware.
• Perform software configuration, parameter loading, and firmware upgrades across Nokia baseband and radio units.
• Conduct comprehensive site integration, transmission testing, and RF performance verification across cellular cell sites.
• Handle fiber optic connections, SFP module installation, power verification, and transmission link alignment.
• Execute maintenance and deployment activities during scheduled maintenance windows to minimize subscriber network impact.
• Travel efficiently and safely between multiple cell site locations across the UK utilizing own vehicle and equipment.
• Collaborate seamlessly with network operations centers (NOC), remote engineering teams, and client representatives.
• Author meticulous field service reports, site audit logs, commissioning checklists, and punch list sign-offs.

Skills

Nokia RBS commissioning

RF testing

Field engineering

English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications / Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Site Master

PIM testers

Power meters

Job description

Position Summary:

MLR Associates Ltd is actively seeking experienced, high-caliber, and technical Nokia RBS Commissioners with extensive professional experience in wireless base station commissioning, mobile network integration, and telecommunications field operations to join our contracting team on an Outside IR35 contract basis across various locations in the UK. In this critical field engineering role, you will be responsible for deploying, commissioning, configuring, and integrating Nokia Radio Base Station (RBS) hardware, baseband units, and cellular transceivers. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Nokia RBS platforms, RF commissioning, transmission testing, and site integration to deliver uncompromised network reliability, signal integrity, and operational readiness. This opportunity offers competitive contracting rates, structured technical visibility, and exceptional professional growth prospects within a premier telecommunications recruitment and consulting enterprise (Note: Candidates must operate on a contractor basis, provide their own tools, vehicle, and hold valid business/liability insurances).

Detailed Job Description:

As a Nokia RBS Commissioner supporting MLR Associates Ltd on an Outside IR35 contract basis across various locations in the UK, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of cell site equipment commissioning, baseband integration, network testing, and troubleshooting. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing physical and logical commissioning of Nokia Radio Base Station (RBS) equipment, configuring software loads and parameters, executing transmission and RF sweep testing, validating fiber and power connections, troubleshooting integration anomalies during maintenance windows, traveling safely between cell sites across the UK, and collaborating closely with network operations centers and project management squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex field hardware and software bottlenecks under strict project delivery milestones. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by ensuring strict compliance with the Outside IR35 contracting terms, own vehicle, tools, and insurance prerequisites.

• Execute hands-on physical and logical commissioning, integration, and configuration of Nokia Radio Base Station (RBS) hardware.
• Perform software configuration, parameter loading, and firmware upgrades across Nokia baseband and radio units.
• Conduct comprehensive site integration, transmission testing, and RF performance verification across cellular cell sites.
• Handle fiber optic connections, SFP module installation, power verification, and transmission link alignment.
• Execute maintenance and deployment activities during scheduled maintenance windows to minimize subscriber network impact.
• Travel efficiently and safely between multiple cell site locations across the UK utilizing own vehicle and equipment.
• Collaborate seamlessly with network operations centers (NOC), remote engineering teams, and client representatives.
• Author meticulous field service reports, site audit logs, commissioning checklists, and punch list sign-offs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent field experience).
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience in wireless telecommunications field engineering and base station commissioning.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on operational experience commissioning and configuring Nokia RBS hardware platforms.
• Deep practical proficiency in RF commissioning, baseband integration, transmission testing, and site troubleshooting.
• Solid practical experience working with fiber optics, power distribution, and digital transmission systems.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under active outdoor field environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong collaborative and client‑facing abilities.
• Mandatory ownership of professional tools, reliable transport vehicle, and valid business/liability insurances.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for contractor operations across the UK (Outside IR35 contract).
• Industry‑recognised safety and technical certifications such as OSHA 10/30, Rooftop Safety, First Aid, or manufacturer‑specific Nokia RBS accreditations.
• Prior professional working experience supporting major UK tier‑1 wireless operators (EE, Vodafone, Three, Cornerstone).
• Advanced practical knowledge of RF testing tools (Site Master, PIM testers, power meters).
• Experience operating as part of an established 2‑person field engineering team for rapid deployment efficiency.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: MLR Associates Ltd Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Dan Dillon (Recruitment Business Development Consultant)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website:
• Salary/Rate: Competitive Contract Rate / Outside IR35 Engagement
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent UK-Wide Field Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate Availability Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract / Outside IR35 Engagement (UK-Wide Field Deployment – Own Tools & Vehicle Required)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Nokia RBS Commissioner position, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Nokia commissioning portfolio, confirms your Outside IR35 contracting status, and verifies that you possess your own tools, vehicle, and insurances.