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Climbing Engineer

Vodafone Limited

Climbing Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Vodafone Limited, Aberdeen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 25 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 26d446640bce44c1b3b51caa5bac937f

Full Job Description

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

  • Regular climbing of Vodafone's extensive fixed and mobile infrastructure up to 40 meters as well as rooftop-based working is essential. The role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all aspects of the role is carried out safely

  • 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 in and around North of Scotland and the Western Isles.

  • 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 - typically once every 5 weeks

  • 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 in order to deliver operational excellence for our customers

    Prior experience working at heights with the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance OR willingness to work at heights.

  • Provision of service, fault diagnosis and rectification of one or more 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

  • Ability to work both in a team and on your own efficiently and effectively

  • Ability to work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines

  • Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly

  • Valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B)


    • Please note, Candidates must hold SC Clearance or be eligible for SC Clearance. In order to become eligible for SC Clearance candidates must be able to demonstrate residency in the UK for the past 5 years.

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