Field Engineer Bracknell, England
Job description
Location: 45 minute driving circumference of RG12 2PW
Permanent: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Overall Role Purpose
You will play an integral part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions.- 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 if required to meet the demands of the business
- The candidate will be expected to participate in a 24/7 callout rota and / or shift pattern as and when required in alignment with the requirements of the Operating Unit you are assigned to
- The Field Engineering role is a physical one, with the need for manual lifting, climbing stairs, walking and being on your feet for large parts of the day, working in both inside and outside environments
- Rooftop based working including the use of ladders up to 3 metres is essential and the role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all physical aspects of the role may be carried out safely
Key accountabilities
Install, commission and maintain the Vodafone network, products and services to agreed Vodafone standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices- Follow our Vodafone 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
Essential
Formal telecoms/electronic qualification or equivalent experience gained through previous roles.- Experience of installing, diagnosing and fixing the following telecoms technologies.
o Core transmission technologies including DWDM and Ethernet
o Mobile networking technologies 3G/4G/5G and associated equipment
o Microwave Radio
o Switch and Field DC power systems
o Fibre and copper cabling and termination
- Ability to work in a team environment efficiently and effectively
- A considerable amount of the role consists of lone working and so the ability to work efficiently, safely and independently is a must
- Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to manage own workload to best meet the demands of the business
- Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly
- PC skills (IT Literacy)
- Driving is an essential part of the role and as such a valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B) is required
- Excellent customer-facing skills
- Ability to achieve and maintain SC clearance status
Desirable
HND or Degree in an appropriate technical subject or relevant industry experience- IP & Data accreditations – e.g. Cisco CCNA / CCNP
- Wireless Network design and deployment
- LAN/WIFI and peripheral equipment’s
- Unified communications solutions
- Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification
What’s in it for you?
An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (careers.vodafone.co.uk) under Career Support, for guidance.
