Telecommunications Enigneer

GMP Recruitment Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications service provider is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer for ongoing support at a high-profile data landing site. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data centre environments and fibre optic cabling. Responsibilities include installation, fault finding, and documentation of telecoms infrastructure. This role offers competitive pay of GBP200 per day on a rolling contract basis.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in data centre (DC) environments.
• Proficient in fibre optic cabling, patching, splicing, and use of test equipment.
• Vendor certifications (Ciena, Infinera, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installation and deinstallation of hardware in live data centre environments.
• Fibre optic patching, cabling, and testing.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on infrastructure issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience in data centre environments

Fibre optic cabling and testing

Working autonomously

Documentation skills

Knowledge of optical networking

Tools

Optical networking equipment

Test equipment for infrastructures

Job description

GMP Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading Telecommunications service provider based in Southport. We are recruiting on their behalf for a highly experienced and self-sufficient Telecommunications Engineer to support a high-profile data landing site. The successful candidate will be joining their team on a rolling contract basis.

This is not a junior or entry-level IT role candidates must demonstrate a strong background in data centre environments and hands-on telecoms infrastructure, including optical networking and vendor-specific equipment.

This is an ongoing contractor role, paid weekly at GBP200 per day, working outside of IR35.

Telecommunications Engineer Main Responsibilities:

• Installation and deinstallation of hardware (rack and stack) in live data centre environments
• Fibre optic patching, cabling, and testing (single mode/multi-mode)
• Working independently on customer sites with minimal supervision
• Accurate labelling and documentation of cabling and hardware
• Fault finding, diagnostics, and use of test equipment for infrastructure issues
• Escorting third-party contractors and clients on-site
• Supporting day-to-day site maintenance and upgrades
• Travel to additional UK-based data centre locations as required

Telecommunications Engineer required skills and experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience in data centre (DC) environments
• Proficient in fibre optic cabling, patching, splicing, and use of test equipment
• Previous work at telecom landing stations or with submarine cable systems
• Vendor certifications (Ciena, Infinera, etc.)
• Electrical/optical signal testing certifications
• Knowledge of optical networking and vendor-specific equipment such as Infinera, Ciena, ADVA, or similar
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a telecoms environment (landing stations or similar)
• Clear documentation skills for infrastructure and changes
• Familiarity with DC best practices, safety standards, and cabling protocols

AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.

If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply.

GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency.