Field Engineer – North West & Wales – Permanent – Salary TBC
Overview
Fuel Recruitment is working with a leading telecommunications and utilities organisation supporting a critical regional network across the North West and Wales. They are looking for a Field Engineer to play a key role in the delivery, maintenance and upgrade of a large-scale operational telecoms network. This is a hands-on, field-based role offering exposure to complex technologies, live environments and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the safe, compliant and on-time delivery of project and maintenance activities across a live telecoms network
- Assist Project and Senior Project Managers with project scoping, planning and delivery
- Install, configure, commission and maintain telecoms and network infrastructure to a high standard
- Carry out fault diagnosis, testing and resolution across IP, fibre and RF systems
- Complete site surveys, technical documentation and handover packs for completed works
- Work safely at all times in line with Health & Safety procedures, RAMS and site rules
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven field-based engineering experience within telecommunications or network environments
- Strong knowledge of IP networking (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, MPLS / MPLS-TP – CCNA level or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with routers, switches and firewalls (Cisco ASR / ISR highly desirable)
- Experience working in operational environments such as data centres and substations
- Familiarity with PDH/SDH and Nokia platforms (SAR-H, NMFP)
- Experience carrying out industry-standard testing (BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR, OSCAR)
- Full UK driving licence
- SPEN authorisations (highly desirable)
Additional Skills & Competencies
- Methodical and analytical approach to fault finding and problem resolution
- Strong planning and organisational skills across multi-site activities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- High standard of technical documentation and attention to detail
- Competent IT user (Microsoft Office, mobile work applications, online systems)
- Safety-focused mindset with strong compliance and commercial awareness
- Interest in new technologies and continuous professional development
- Unified Communications experience (desirable)
Benefits
- Competitive salary (TBC)
- Company vehicle and tools provided
- Exposure to large-scale, critical infrastructure projects
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Stable permanent role within a growing engineering function