Telecoms Engineer

Bulb Resourcing – Sheffield, City and Borough of Sheffield

Job Title: Telecoms Engineer

Location: Sheffield, field-based

Salary Range: £24,000 - £28,000

Who is Bulb Resourcing? Based in Bristol, Bulb Resourcing are your recruitment experts for roles in IT and Professional Services. To find out more about Bulb Resourcing, visit bulbresourcing.com.

Who are we representing & Why Join Them? Our client is a rapidly expanding provider of telecom and data services, specializing in delivering quality infrastructure solutions. With over 20 years of experience, they have played a key role in large-scale wireless and fixed-line deployments across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

This business thrives on innovation and collaboration, offering employees the opportunity to work on mission-critical projects with blue-chip clients. Joining this team means becoming part of a dynamic organization committed to quality, growth, and delivering first-class services.

What they look for in a Telecoms Engineer: As a Telecoms Engineer, you will play a crucial role in managing technical and installation aspects of telecom projects.

You will be responsible for connecting the end customer with internal teams and ensuring project goals are met. This is a field-based role with 85% of your time spent working on various sites. You’ll need a strong background in telecoms, particularly with networking equipment such as Huawei, Nokia, Cisco, and Meraki.

An in-depth understanding of fixed-line networks, including telephone exchanges and roadside cabinets, is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct Risk Assessments and Health & Safety checks on sites.
2. Install, configure, commission, and integrate customer equipment, adhering to company policies.
3. Provide 1st line problem-solving support and escalate issues when necessary.
4. Collaborate with internal PMO teams and external clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
5. Create and update site records and reports according to customer specifications.
6. Act as a mentor to junior engineers on site.

Key Skills:

1. Expertise in Health & Safety systems and quality procedures.
2. Knowledge of telecom infrastructures such as BT’s networks (internal and external).
3. Proficiency with a wide range of networking and RF equipment (Huawei, Nokia, Cisco).
4. Ability to interpret technical drawings and design plans.
5. Familiarity with various communication technologies (ADSL, Copper, Fibre, Structured Cabling).

What are they looking for in you? You should have significant hands-on experience in the telecoms industry, including working with internal and external BT networks. Strong technical knowledge of networking, data communications, and general telecommunications is essential, as is the ability to work with a variety of equipment and software tools (Excel, Word, Visio).

Experience mentoring junior engineers would also be beneficial.

What can they offer in return? In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Car allowance or company van

What's next? If you are interested in the above, please apply using the link provided or email Bulb Resourcing at *******@bulbresourcing.com.