Job Description
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