Telecoms Field Engineer

Syntax Consultancy; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global IT consultancy in Scotland seeks a Telecoms Field Engineer with strong Telecoms and Networking experience. The role involves installation and maintenance of network equipment and providing first-line support. Full UK driving licence required; a company van will be provided. Start by late November 2025. Competitive compensation of £#removed#/day (Outside IR35).

Qualifications

• Strong Telecoms + Networking experience required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Advantageous Certifications: NRSWA, EUSR, IOSH.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on installation, commissioning + maintenance.
• Provide first-line field support and routine maintenance.
• Ensure Health & Safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Telecoms experience

Networking experience

Cisco product experience

Alcatel product experience

Installation and maintenance skills

Tools

PDH

SDH

Microwave technology

IP Networks

Job description

Telecoms Field Engineer

Glasgow

12 Month Contract

£#removed#/day (Outside IR35)

Telecoms Field Engineer needed with strong Telecoms + Networking experience. Frequent travel to customer sites in Glasgow and across the Central Belt of Scotland.

Full UK Driving Licence is essential. A company van will be provided for travel to multiple customer sites. Start by late November 2025.

Working with a global IT Consultancy on projects for Telecoms + Utilities end clients.

Key skills, experience + tasks:

• Previous experience as a Field Engineer in the Telecoms and/or Utilities domain sector.
• Hands-on installation, commissioning + maintenance on PDH, SDH, Microwave, DC Chargers, and IP Networks.
• Cisco + Alcatel product experience, LAN/WAN and MPLS.
• Providing first-line field support (24x7/on-call rota), and routine maintenance within SLA targets.
• Installation + commissioning of Telecoms Network equipment.
• Complete project documentation and communicate progress.
• Ensuring Health & Safety and quality compliance when working on site.
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday-Friday), plus Out-of-Hours Support compensated at 1.2 x standard rate.
• Advantageous Certifications: NRSWA, EUSR, IOSH, Emergency First Aid, DC/AC Competency.