Test Lab Manager – Fixed Network Infrastructure

Vodafone; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Up to 28 days off + bank holidays

Pension plan

Discounts

Vouchers

Learning resources

Job summary

VodafoneThree UK is seeking a Network Test Environment Specialist to lead the Fixed Network Test Lab environments in Bracknell and Watford. You will ensure scalable, resilient labs and support testing, integration and validation of network services.

Join a hybrid team offering a competitive salary, bonus and Vodafone benefits. The role involves managing lab operations, coordinating with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, or technical lab environments.
• Strong knowledge of capacity management including power, cooling, and infrastructure planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational management of Fixed Network Test Lab environments.
• Own infrastructure capacity planning across multiple lab sites.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient lab infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee MAC activities with quality delivery and minimal disruption.
• Act as escalation point for lab-related issues with clear stakeholder communication.
• Analyse performance trends, produce KPI reporting, identify risks and propose investments.
• Collaborate with technical teams, customers, and suppliers for high‑quality testing.
• Champion compliance with safety, environmental and technical standards.

Skills

Network infrastructure

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Infrastructure design

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Telecommunications

Lab operations

Ethernet/L1‑L3

Fibre testing

Power & cooling

Safety/regulatory knowledge

Job description

VodafoneThree UK is seeking a Network Test Environment Specialist to lead the Fixed Network Test Lab environments in Bracknell and Watford. You will ensure scalable, resilient labs and support testing, integration and validation of network services.

Join a hybrid team offering a competitive salary, bonus and Vodafone benefits. The role involves managing lab operations, coordinating with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement to deliver high‑quality outcomes.