Telecoms Installation Engineer

Onyx-Conseil; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing telecoms company in the UK seeks a Telecoms Installation Engineer to join their team. The role involves programming, installation of radio equipment, and data cabling, with travel across the UK required. Candidates should have experience in telecoms or data cabling, possess a full UK driving licence, and be comfortable working at height. This position offers excellent training opportunities and a chance to develop a long-term career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Overtime

Training programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in telecoms or data cabling (CAT5/6/Fibre).
• Strong diagnostic, programming, and fault-finding capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Programme and commission radio equipment and mounting hardware.
• Installation and termination of copper and fibre data cables.
• Conduct site surveys, fault-finding, and maintenance reporting.

Skills

Telecoms installation

Data cabling (CAT5/6)

Fault-finding

Programming

Working at height

Job description

Overview

Telecoms Installation Engineer – Kelvedon, Essex (with UK-wide travel)
£30,000 - £35,000 + Company Vehicle + Overtime + Training

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled and motivated engineer to join a dynamic, growing organisation. Whether you are an experienced Telecoms Engineer or a Data Cabling specialist looking to broaden your expertise into radio technology and microwave solutions, this role offers a supportive environment with a heavy focus on personal development.

This company specialise in installing specialist telecoms equipment all across the UK and aim to provide a high quality service to their ever-growing client base. Due to their constant expansion and future growth plans, they are now looking for a Telecoms Engineer to join their team.

In this varied role, you will work across the UK to deliver high-quality wireless and networking solutions. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for everything from initial site surveys to the installation, programming, and commissioning of radio equipment. You will handle the physical aspects of mounting equipment and running data cables, while also managing the technical side of fault-finding and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, with a background in running CAT5, CAT6, and fibre data cabling to a high standard. You should be sufficient in programming and diagnostics and have the confidence to work at height. Given the field-based nature of the role, you must have a flexible approach to the working day and be open to regular nights away from home. A full UK driving licence and a CSCS card are essential, and while candidates with IPAF, PASMA, tower climbing or RF awareness are preferred, the company is willing to provide training for the right person.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Telecoms Engineer to build a long-term career with a company that invests heavily in its staff, offering training programmes designed to keep you at the forefront of telecoms technology.

The Role

• Programme and commission radio equipment and mounting hardware.
• Installation and termination of copper and fibre data cables.
• Conduct site surveys, fault-finding, and maintenance reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records and obtain customer sign-off.

The Person

• Previous experience in telecoms or data cabling (CAT5/6/Fibre).
• Strong diagnostic, programming, and fault-finding capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Comfortable working at height and travelling UK-wide (nights away).
• CSCS Card or able to obtain.

Reference Number: BBBH

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.