Vodafone Group

Field Engineer


PayCompetitive
LocationBristol/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 233345

      What you’ll do

      Location: Bristol/Bath/Gloucester/Swindon/Cheltenham

      You will play an integral part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions.


      • Adherence to quality and H&S standards as well as achieving agreed performance targets is essential to this role
      • The role holder must have a flexible approach to working hours and be willing to travel if required to meet the demands of the business. Locations include Bristol, Swindon, Cheltenham & Gloucester
      • The candidate will be expected to participate in a 24/7 callout rota as and when required in alignment with the requirements of the Operating Unit you are assigned to. On average you will be required to be on-call once every 5 weeks.
      • The Field Engineering role is a physical one, with the need for manual lifting, climbing stairs, walking and being on your feet for large parts of the day, working in both inside and outside environments
      • Rooftop based working including the use of ladders up to 3 metres is essential and the role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all physical aspects of the role may be carried out safely

      • Install, commission, and maintain the Vodafone network, products and services to agreed Vodafone standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices
      • Follow our Vodafone HSE Absolute Rules, without exception
      • Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner
      • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge existing processes and procedures to deliver operational excellence for our customers


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      Who you are


      • Experience of installing, diagnosing and fixing with some of the following telecoms technologies:


      - Multi-vendor CPE including Cisco, Juniper and ADVA
      - Core transmission technologies including DWDM and Ethernet
      - Mobile networking technologies 3G/4G/5G and associated equipment
      - Microwave Radio
      - Switch and Field DC power systems


      • Experience working in a team environment as well as the ability to work efficiently and safely independently
      • Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure
      • to meet tight deadlines in a customer-facing environment
      • Driving is an essential part of the role and as such a valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B) is required
      • Ability to achieve and maintain SC clearance status


      Not a perfect fit?

      Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

      If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

      What's in it for you

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  • About the company

      Vodafone Group plc is a British multinational telecommunications company.