Team Leader / Lead Technician – Telecoms Construction
Location: Rochdale (National Travel Required)
Company: Tay Recruitment – Hiring on behalf of our client
Industry: Construction / Telecoms Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time
Tay Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Team Leader / Lead Technician to join our client’s growing team based in Rochdale. This is a construction-focused position within the mobile telecoms infrastructure sector, contributing to the delivery of 5G mobile network sites nationwide.
About the Role
As a Team Leader / Lead Technician, you will oversee and deliver small works projects within the telecoms construction environment. You will manage a team of at least four operatives and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This role is varied and hands-on, involving site-based installation and construction activities such as (but not limited to):
* Flat roof work
* Concrete and groundworks
* Structural steelwork and handrail installation
* Walkways and safe-to-climb systems
* Cable management
* Lightning protection
* Core drilling and fire protection
* Glanding
* Fencing and access tracks
* Tower climbing
* General telecoms site build activities
We do not expect candidates to have experience in all these areas, but a solid understanding of some is essential.
Key Requirements
Essential
* Full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
* Ability to work nationally, including regular overnight stays
* Willingness to work at least one weekend per month (additional weekend work available)
* Proven experience leading small teams and delivering small works projects
* Ability to read and interpret drawings/technical plans
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations
* Background in construction or telecoms, with demonstrable training/certifications
Desirable
* Trade background (not essential)
* Previous experience on telecoms build projects
* Tower climbing or rooftop experience
Training & Development
Our client will provide bespoke telecoms training, ensuring you progress your skillset within the mobile infrastructure industry.
Interested?
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, and you believe you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you.
Please get in touch with Tay Recruitment to apply or request further information