VodafoneThree - Climbing Engineer

Vodafone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Climbing Engineer to join their Field Engineering team in Inverness. The ideal candidate will perform installation and maintenance of fixed and mobile networks, requiring prior climbing experience and effective problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for adhering to safety standards while communicating professionally with customers. A valid UK/EU driving license is required, and candidates must be able to participate in a callout rota and work at heights. Join us to enhance our network and connectivity across the UK.

Benefits

Excellent basic salary

Bonus opportunities

Vodafone benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working at heights and passing health assessments.
• Understanding of telecom technologies like 3G/4G/5G.
• Valid UK/EU driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance activities on network infrastructures.
• Ensure adherence to quality and health & safety standards.
• Participate in a 24/7 callout rota as required.

Skills

Height working experience

Problem solving

Adaptability

Communication

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

DWDM technology

Microwave Radio

Job description

Overview

Location: Inverness (Field Based)

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: Full time hours per week – Monday to Friday

Security Clearance: Candidates must hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance. To become eligible for SC Clearance candidates must be able to demonstrate residency in the UK for the past 5 years.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

What you’ll do

As a Climbing Engineer, you will play an integral part of the Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as business solutions. You will also install, commission and maintain the network, products and services to agreed business standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices.

• Regular climbing of the extensive fixed and mobile infrastructure up to 40 meters as well as rooftop-based working is essential. The role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all aspects of the role is carried out safely
• Adherence to quality and H&S standards as well as achieving agreed performance targets is essential to this role
• The role holder must have a flexible approach to working hours and be willing to travel
• The candidate will be expected to participate in a 24 / 7 callout rota as and when required in alignment with the requirements of the Operating Unit you are assigned to - typically once every 8 weeks
• Install, commission and maintain the VodafoneThree network, products and services to agreed standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices
• Follow our HSE Absolute Rules, without exception
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge existing processes and procedures in order to deliver operational excellence for our customers

Who you are

• Prior experience working at heights with the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance.
• Provision of service, fault diagnosis and rectification of one or more of the following telecoms technologies :
  Multi-vendor CPE including Cisco, Juniper and ADVACore transmission technologies including DWDM and EthernetMobile networking technologies 3G / 4G / 5G and associated equipmentMicrowave RadioSwitch and Field DC power systems
• Ability to work both in a team and on your own efficiently and effectively
• Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly
• Valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B)