Telecom Field Technician - Vehicle & Growth Opportunities

Placements24; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Tools and safety equipment

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to join our front-line team. The successful candidate will install, maintain, and repair telecom equipment, ensuring seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction on client sites in Gauteng.

You will diagnose issues, work with fiber optics, copper cabling, and wireless tech, and adhere to safety regulations while providing clear guidance to customers. A strong work ethic and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; technical certification in telecommunications or electronics desirable.
• Experience as a Telecommunications Technician or similar role.
• Solid understanding of telecom systems incl. fiber, copper, wireless.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain telecom equipment (fiber, routers, switches, base stations).
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnostics on network infrastructure.
• Respond to service calls; troubleshoot and repair faults on-site.
• Ensure installations meet industry standards and client specs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers on usage and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Telecom systems

Diagnostic tools

Network protocols

IT basics

Technical diagrams

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Telecom/electronics cert

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to join our front-line team. The successful candidate will install, maintain, and repair telecom equipment, ensuring seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction on client sites in Gauteng.

You will diagnose issues, work with fiber optics, copper cabling, and wireless tech, and adhere to safety regulations while providing clear guidance to customers. A strong work ethic and excellent communication are essential.