Junior Field Engineer Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Due to the continued success and expansion of Magdalene we have an exciting opportunity for a Field/ Junior Telecom Field Engineer to join our team in the Scotland. As a Telecoms Field Engineer you will be part of our diverse team who are responsible for the successful delivery of various projects across the country.
Magdalene is a leading telecom services supplier offering a complete end to end service across the UK and Ireland. Magdalene provides specialist services to our clients in the fixed, mobile and utilities infrastructure networks for both public and private sectors of the market. Our services include acquisition, design, construct, rigging, first line maintenance, managed services, capital project delivery, complete network outsourcing, smart metering, and satellite solutions.
The role & responsibilities:
The role involves installation and commissioning work, 1st line reactive maintenance work on our support contracts and working at height. This involves work on a fixed hours basis Monday-Friday 0800-1600 plus a rotational on-call rota that can deliver services to our customers 24/7, 365 days a year. This a UK role based in North England so there will occasionally be requirements to work away from home and you will need a full driving licence.
Training will be given to carry out your role and progression opportunities within our team will be fully supported.
You will:
- Preparation and termination of RF feeder, electrical, fibre optic and copper cables
- Performing Industry standard testing as required on telecoms and antenna systems e.g. BERT (E1 & Ethernet), RF sweeps, PIM & OTDR
- Equipment installation and commissioning across various projects
- Wiring and connection of DC power to telecoms equipment to required standards and regulations
- 1st Line Support and troubleshooting of customer equipment to include but not limited to: mobile network equipment, data-comms equipment, switching equipment, PSTN/ADSL lines & building management systems
- Street cabinet works
- Planned preventative maintenance
- RAMS creation and work area/vehicle management
- Completion of site surveys to enable installation
- To understand our customers’ needs and work to meet our contractual obligations
What we need from you.
- Previous work as a junior or field engineer in the telecoms sector
- Use of equipment like OTDR, OPM, scopes, splicers, BERT, RF sweeper & multimeters
- Working in data centres, telephone exchanges, fibre exchanges, PCPs, DSLAMs and customer HUB/outstation sites
- Use of power tools, hand tools, ladders or any work at height
- Driving for work or managing a company vehicle
- Previous electrical or mechanical work
- A strong set of IT skills which would include the Microsoft Office products, basic DOS commands, mobile phone work apps and online time sheets
- An interest in new equipment & technology and keenness to learn about it
- Analytical skills and logical thinking to assist in fault diagnosis and resolution
Why choose us?
We promise development and reward opportunities for those who have the passion, enthusiasm and work ethic to harness them. Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Access to our staff discount portal
- Enrolment into our pension plan
- Group life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Cash Plan
Inclusiveness
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme we welcome applications from individuals who consider themselves as having a disability or long-term health condition. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to aid your application and recruitment process.
As a gold award holder under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we are interested to hear from candidates who are currently serving in the military who may wish to transition to a civilian Job. We also welcome applications from Reservists, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers, ex-forces personnel and military spouses / partners.
