Telecommunications Field Engineer (236jc) - Cheltenham – up to £35k + Benefits

My client is an established telecommunications company serving Military, Government, Transport and Utility markets.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

They are looking for an experienced Telecommunications Field Engineer to join their team.

As a Telecommunications Field Engineer, you will be responsible for performing various field activities, as part of project deployment. These will consist of; site surveys for antenna location, cable and earth routing and fixing, installation of telecommunications equipment within a racked cabinet, testing and commissioning.

This role requires candidates to either hold or have the ability to hold UKSV & NPPV security clearances.

The role is predominantly field based (using company vans where necessary), however there will be requirements to carry out project delivery activities in office/warehouse and reference lab facilities in Gloucester. All necessary PPE will be provided.

Therefore, your responsibilities will include:
• Site Surveys: Conduct thorough site surveys to assess telecommunication infrastructure requirements, including evaluating GPS antenna location placement/bracketry, cable routing to equipment and earthing requirements.
• Site installation: Complete full site installation which will include cab fitment into data/comms rooms, racking of various telecoms equipment, patch cabling, earthing and cable routing.
• Site testing/commissioning: Carry out local BERT and point to point testing as directed by the design authority.
• Breakfix: As part of the role, there is a requirement to attend planned site visits of those sites that have been handed over and are operationally live, which report an error/fault. This will include full fault investigation on site to confirm root cause and complete the required resolution. This may include the replacement of hardware.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed within the designated time and to a professional standard.

To be eligible for this role you will need the following knowledge and experience:
• GPS antenna location survey and/or installation.
• Cable routing and installation.
• Telecoms Rack/Cab installation.
• Equipment testing (Local and EtE) and the use of test equipment, BERT as an example.
• Competent in office 365 applications; Word and Excel.
• Experience in network deployments.
• Experience in Field activities.
• Experience working/installing both AC and DC power.

As well as the following qualifications and certificates:
• Must hold or be eligible to hold UKSC, NPPV/DV clearances.
• IPAF 3a and 3b.
• Working at Height.
• RF safety.
• Electrical safety (AC and DC).
• CSCS.

The company is offering an attractive salary for the right person, this will be very dependent on previous experience and their levels of knowledge, including 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [email protected] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/7416/telecommunications-field-engineer