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Senior Recruitment Manager @ Wessex Internet | Certificate in Recruitment Practise
Join a rapidly growing and innovative full-fibre broadband provider bringing lightning-fast connectivity to rural communities across Dorset, Somerset, the New Forest, and now Wiltshire. Unlike many alternative network providers, we design, build, and operate our own network—ensuring high-quality connections every time.
As a Senior Network Engineer, you\'ll play a vital role in the ongoing growth and development of our network. You\'ll support daily planning, design, and configuration activities while serving as a 3rd Line escalation point for complex technical issues from our Network Engineering team. You’ll also contribute to strategic network design and the implementation of key infrastructure projects
What we offer:
* Up to £60,000 starting salary, dependent on experience.
* Genuine opportunities to progress.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
* Private medical insurance, life assurance & income protection.
* Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.
* Enhanced family leave policies.
* Staff broadband discount (75%).
* High street discounts on 100+ brands.
* Summer & Christmas team socials.
What you’ll be doing:
* Act as a 3rd Line technical escalation point for the NOC Manager and 2nd Line team.
* Plan and perform hardware and software upgrades across the network.
* Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs for network projects.
* Maintain and update network documentation (Visio, Word, Wiki).
* Configure and install network hardware; implement protocol and infrastructure changes.
* Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely delivery of network expansion.
* Provide technical input for the Sales team during pre-sales activities.
* Perform scheduled and emergency network maintenance.
* Deliver out-of-hours support as an escalation point for the 2nd Line and field teams.
* Maintain and update all network monitoring and management systems.
* Analyse faults, troubleshoot issues, and resolve complex technical problems.
* Work alongside internal and external 3rd Line teams on root cause analysis and resolution.
* Support the CTO in developing tools and services to improve network management.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and internal SHE protocols.
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Strong experience in configuring and troubleshooting VLANs and Layer 2 networks.
* In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS).
* Skilled in Linux and scripting for automation.
* Experience with Mikrotik and Juniper routers (desirable).
* Familiarity with VoIP technologies (SIPS).
* Comfortable working independently in live production environments.
* Solid background working in a service provider network.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* Proactive and solution-oriented team player.
* Reliable, self-organised, and able to manage time effectively.
* Eager to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
* Must hold a full UK driving licence (12+ months).
Desirable but not essential:
* Mikrotik and Juniper router expertise.
* 5+ years in a service provider environment.
Ready to shape the future of rural broadband? Apply today and join a team that\u2019s building a smarter, faster, and more connected countryside.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
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