Telecommunications Engineer
27 days ago
Glasgow
Job Title: Telecommunications Engineer Day Rate: £200-225/day (OUTSIDE IR35) Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Glasgow) Contract Length: 6 Months (extendable) Telecommunications Engineer - Role & Responsibilities • Deliver field engineering installation, commissioning, maintenance, and 1st line support activities across strategic telecoms and IP networks within utility environments., • Ensure all projects and maintenance tasks are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in line with client and Vodafone quality standards., • Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot telecoms and networking equipment including Cisco, Alcatel, SDH, PDH, MPLS, radio, and IP telephony systems., • Complete project documentation, risk assessments, test records, maintenance reports, and communicate progress updates to project engineers and stakeholders., • Provide 24x7x365 support and routine maintenance activities, responding promptly to faults, outages, and service requests while meeting SLA targets. Telecommunications Engineer - Required Experience • Proven experience in telecoms field engineering, including installation, commissioning, and maintenance of DC chargers, SDH/PDH, microwave radio, and IP networking systems., • Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, MPLS, routing and switching, with hands-on experience of Cisco and Alcatel products., • Ability to test, fault-find, and maintain telecoms infrastructure including fibre, pilot cables, IP telephony, and utility communication systems., • Full UK Driving Licence with the ability to work independently, travel to sites, and operate within high-voltage substation environments., • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude and commitment to health & safety standards. Interviews: May 2026 Start Date: May/June 2026 How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology