Telecoms Electrician

Job Description

Telecoms Electrician
Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling

MECS Communications is recruiting a NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or City & Guilds 2391 certified, contract Telecoms Electrician, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Electrical Engineer will install, maintain & repair electrical systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), battery chargers, AC/DC drives & associated equipment for critical telecommunications network infrastructure, across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.

The Telecom Electrician position requires expertise in the installation, commissioning & first-line reactive maintenance of telecoms equipment (IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Satellite, Fibre, Cable & Radio systems devices), with responsibilities including wiring AC/DC power, UPS Systems, PSU installs, testing & certification, routine maintenance inspections & troubleshooting customer equipment.

If you're an experienced Field Engineer or Electrician with a background in telecommunications, networking, power systems or electronics & have any of the following accreditations: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, City & Guilds 2356 Part 1 & 2, City & Guilds 2357 or BS 7671 Electrical Regulations 18th Edition, I'm keen to hear from you.

Position: Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Technician, Sparks, Sparky
Location: Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
Mobility: A full UK driving licence is required
Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
Duration: 24+ month contract
Gross Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential

Key Activities:

1. New electrical installs
2. Configure electrical systems
3. Testing & commissioning
4. Maintenance & repair
5. Support & troubleshooting
6. Diagnose & repair faults
7. Maintain accurate records
8. Work to industry standards & regulations (e.g. BS7671)
9. Process management
10. Governance & control

Overview: As a Telecom Electrician, you'll perform highly skilled technical work involving comprehensive installation, construction, repair, maintenance & modification of advanced electronic systems including UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC systems. This will encompass monitoring & control systems, complex network infrastructures, radio systems, SCADA networks, radar & signal processing systems, microwave & fibre optic communications & local & wide area data transmission networks (LAN / WAN). Your objective will be to ensure optimal performance, technical integrity & the seamless operation of sophisticated electronic communication equipment, across multiple specialised domains.

Responsibilities:

1. Installation & Commissioning: Installation & commissioning of racks, charger & telecoms equipment to a high standard; Wiring & connection of AC & DC power to telecoms equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations; Completion of site surveys to support installations.
2. Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Testing & certification of telecoms equipment; Routine maintenance inspections of spare fibres & battery chargers; First-line support & fault-finding for customer equipment.
3. Network Infrastructure & Technology: Designing, installing & maintaining telecommunications infrastructure supporting the network; Working with satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems; Supporting the development & implementation of smart grid technologies; Assisting with private 4G network projects for remote substation connectivity.
4. Safety & Compliance: Creating risk assessments & method statements (RAMS); Managing work areas & vehicles to maintain a safe & organised environment; Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with electrical & telecoms equipment.
5. Collaboration & Innovation: Working closely with engineers & technicians to ensure smooth network operations; Developing & implementing new solutions for future telecoms advancements.

Candidate Profile: Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous electrical engineering experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider.

Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:

Certifications & Training:

1. City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing
2. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
3. IOSH Working Safely
4. Asbestos Awareness & Manual Handling Training
5. Relevant Telecoms Qualifications

Technical Skills & Experience:

1. Installing, inspecting & testing electrical & telecoms systems
2. Familiarity with UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC power systems
3. Using industry-standard testers, power tools & hand tools
4. Exposure to data centres, telephone exchanges, fibre exchanges, PCPs, DSLAMs, customer hubs, outstation sites or substations
5. IP networks, including Cisco, Alcatel & Nokia devices
6. Satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems

Workplace & Safety Skills:

1. Strong focus on health & safety in the workplace
2. Experience working at height, using ladders & following safety procedures
3. Ability to create & complete handover documents accurately
4. Driving for work & managing a company vehicle

Problem-Solving & Innovation:

1. Analytical & logical thinking for fault diagnosis & resolution
2. Interest in new equipment, technology & continuous learning
3. Contribution to network innovation & digital transformation

MECS Communications is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business. For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk.