Telecoms Electrician / Rigger (Team of 2) | MLR Associates Ltd | UK

Tech Junction Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MLR Associates Ltd is seeking experienced Telecoms Electricians and Riggers for Outside IR35 contracting across the UK. You will execute DC power installations, cabling, rigging, and antenna deployments on cellular towers and rooftops, in teams of two, with your own tools and vehicle.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in telecom electrical installations, tower climbing certification, and strong safety and problem-solving skills for outdoor field deployment.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent.
• 3+ years in telecom electrical installations and rigging.
• Experience on DC power systems, cabling, and tower work.
• Certified for tower climbing, rescue at height, RF awareness, and rigging safety.

Responsibilities

• Install AC/DC power distribution units, breakers, rectifiers, and wiring.
• Perform tower rigging, antenna mounting, RRU installation, and cabling.
• Ensure earthing, grounding, and lightning protection across sites.
• Work safely at height on towers and rooftops with fall protection.
• Move between UK sites with tools and supplies, in teams of 2.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and post-installation audits.
• Collaborate with commissioning engineers, project managers, and safety officers.
• Document electrical tests, installation certificates, and safety records.

Skills

Tower climbing

RF awareness

Structural rigging safety

AC/DC power systems

Telecom cabling

Electrical testing

Health & safety

Two-person teams

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)

Tools

Tower climbing gear

Rigging equipment

Cable testers

Grounding equipment

Power distribution units

Job description

Position Summary:

MLR Associates Ltd is actively seeking experienced, high-caliber, and technical Telecoms Electricians and Riggers (operating in established teams of 2) with extensive professional experience in telecommunications infrastructure installation, electrical power distribution, tower rigging, and site upgrades to join our contracting team on an Outside IR35 contract basis across various locations in the UK. In this critical field infrastructure role, you will be responsible for executing DC power installations, electrical cabling, equipment mounting, structural rigging, and antenna installations on cellular towers and rooftops. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in telecom electrical works, tower rigging safety, AC/DC power systems, and RF feeder installations to deliver uncompromised structural integrity, electrical safety, 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 apply in teams of 2, possess their own tools, vehicle, and hold valid business/liability and tower climbing insurances).

Detailed Job Description:

As a Telecoms Electrician / Rigger supporting MLR Associates Ltd on an Outside IR35 contract basis across various locations in the UK (operating in teams of 2), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of cell site electrical installations, DC power systems, structural rigging, and antenna/feeder deployments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include installing AC/DC power distribution units, circuit breakers, rectifiers, and alarm wiring, executing tower climbing, structural rigging, antenna hoisting, feeder cable routing, and grounding, traveling safely between cell site locations across the UK, adhering strictly to health and safety regulations, and collaborating closely with commissioning engineers and project managers. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex physical installation bottlenecks under strict project delivery milestones. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by ensuring strict compliance with the team of 2 format, Outside IR35 terms, own tools, vehicle, and insurance prerequisites.

• Execute hands-on electrical installation, wiring, and testing of AC/DC power systems, rectifiers, and distribution boards on telecom sites.
• Perform advanced tower rigging, structural modification, antenna mounting, RRU installation, and feeder cable routing.
• Ensure rigorous earthing, grounding, and lightning protection compliance across all electrical and tower installations.
• Operate safely at height on cellular towers, monopoles, and rooftops utilizing certified fall protection and rigging equipment.
• Transport required heavy tools, equipment, and materials safely between multiple cell site locations across the UK.
• Conduct thorough pre-installation site surveys, civil inspections, and post-installation Snagging audits.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Nokia RBS commissioners, network operations teams, and client safety officers.
• Author meticulous electrical test sheets, tower installation certificates, closeout photo logs, and health & safety records.

• Recognized electrical engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds in Electrical Installations, or equivalent trade certification).
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive professional experience in telecommunications electrical installations and tower rigging.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on operational experience with AC/DC power systems, rectifiers, and telecom cabling.
• Certified competency in tower climbing, rescue at height, RF awareness, and structural rigging safety standards.
• Proven operational experience working in established 2-person field deployment teams for safe and efficient site execution.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities under active outdoor field environments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong safety-conscious and collaborative abilities.
• Mandatory ownership of professional electrical and rigging tools, reliable transport vehicle, and valid business/liability and climbing insurances.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility and physical availability for contractor operations across the UK (Outside IR35 contract).

• Industry-recognized safety certifications such as G35, Rooftop Safety, First Aid, IPAF, or CSR/ECS cards.
• Prior professional working experience supporting major UK mobile network operators and infrastructure providers (Arqiva, Cornerstone, MBNL).
• Advanced practical knowledge of fiber optic cabling, testing, and connector splicing on towers.
• Experience managing on-site logistics and material inventory for multi-site rollouts.

Application Information:

• 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 - Teams of 2 Required)