Wireless Engineer - Fixed Term Contract (Peterborough / Central Region)
Before you apply
We are unable to offer sponsorship so you must have the right to work within the UK.
This role is for a fixed duration, initially 3 months but expected to be extended
You must hold a UK driving Licence
You must be willing to travel long distances and work away from home, including overnight stays
*We do not require the services of any recruitment agencies at this time.
About Voneus
We’re proud to be one of the largest rural broadband providers in the country, serving customers up and down the UK. Our goal is straightforward – to give rural, hard-to-reach communities the same benefits of lightning-fast broadband as you get in the city. That includes homes, businesses, and complex outdoor sites.
About the role (Ref 0320)
Ideally located near Peterborough, as a Wireless Engineer you will be ensuring all of our networks and our customers are managed effectively. You will keep services optimised, fixing issues and installing equipment in a timely manner.
What you will be responsible for
At the forefront of everything we do, you will ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the entire install/support/fault life cycle; you will be our public-facing representative.
Installation of Wi-Fi radios, CAT5 cabling and Routers;
Installation of CCTV cameras and other equipment whilst working at height on the exterior of residential and commercial properties;
Experience of working in more specialised environments such as quarries and fuel depot;
You can clearly articulate complex technical concepts to different audiences, as well as being able to liaise directly with customers on incidents, escalations, SLA’s; and,
Take the lead on some installations, as required, commensurate to experience level.
What we are looking for
Experienced of working at height (above 2 metres) off either ladders, MEWPs or on a rooftops
Experienced of installing Aerials, CCTV, Satellite or Wi-Fi radio systems
Experienced in working in private homes or commercial premises
Experienced in setting up internal home wireless access/router configurations
Has demonstrable skills in providing an excellent, professional customer service
Be open to learning new skills including configuring equipment
Hold a full driving licence (ideally less than six points)
Good standard of education and Industry standard accreditations
Any knowledge of using the following tools/equipment would be advantageous:
Speedtest.net/pingtest.net.
Subnet and IP Calculator.
PuTTY/Tera Term.
Nslookup.
Ipconfig/ifconfig.
Ping Utility
Ubiquiti or Mikrotik routers or radio products
What we offer in return
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Income protection
8% matching on our pension scheme
Bike to work and electric vehicle schemes
Health cash plan
Wellbeing and social initiatives
Opportunity to sign up to the training events via our Access and Bookboon development portal
Employee referral scheme and Employee Awards
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
To find out more about your next employer, visit www.voneus.com.