Job Title: Transmission Engineer Location: North of England (Field-Based)
Salary: £300 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-Month Contract
The Company
A leading telecoms delivery partner is looking to bring on a team of experienced Transmission Engineers to support a large-scale project across multiple sites in the North of England. With a strong pipeline of work and a focus on high-quality delivery, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a skilled and fast-moving team working on critical infrastructure projects.
Role & Responsibilities
Install and commission new network elements, including active cards, passive optical components, and associated fibre/power cabling
Commission and integrate Infinera, Ciena, and ECI equipment into live networks
Carry out site surveys and ensure installations are completed to the highest standards
Support network migrations, including occasional out-of-hours or night shift work
Liaise with NOCs and project teams, maintaining clear and accurate documentation
Travel to various sites across the North of England and potentially further afield as required
Your Skills & Experience
Proven experience working on Virgin Media (VM) sites
Strong technical expertise with Infinera, Ciena, and ECI transmission systems
Sound knowledge of fibre networks and live telecoms environments
Comfortable working independently in the field and managing time effectively
Clean UK driving licence (essential)
Own vehicle preferred (mileage and expenses covered as per contract)
Must have full right to work in the UK
Company Benefits
~£300 per day (Inside IR35)
~6-month contract with high potential for extension
~ Mileage and accommodation expenses covered where applicable
~ Opportunity to work on a major network rollout with a respected telecoms partner
~ Day and night shift options depending on project phase