Transmission Engineer (North West)

Job Title: Transmission Engineer

Location: North of England (Field-Based)

Salary: £300 per day (Inside IR35) | 6-Month Contract

The Company

A leading telecoms delivery partner is looking to bring on a team of experienced Transmission Engineers to support a large-scale project across multiple sites in the North of England. With a strong pipeline of work and a focus on high-quality delivery, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a skilled and fast-moving team working on critical infrastructure projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Install and commission new network elements, including active cards, passive optical components, and associated fibre/power cabling
• Commission and integrate Infinera, Ciena, and ECI equipment into live networks
• Carry out site surveys and ensure installations are completed to the highest standards
• Support network migrations, including occasional out-of-hours or night shift work
• Liaise with NOCs and project teams, maintaining clear and accurate documentation
• Travel to various sites across the North of England and potentially further afield as required

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working on Virgin Media (VM) sites
• Strong technical expertise with Infinera, Ciena, and ECI transmission systems
• Sound knowledge of fibre networks and live telecoms environments
• Comfortable working independently in the field and managing time effectively
• Clean UK driving licence (essential)
• Own vehicle preferred (mileage and expenses covered as per contract)
• Must have full right to work in the UK

Company Benefits

• £300 per day (Inside IR35)
• 6-month contract with high potential for extension
• Mileage and accommodation expenses covered where applicable
• Opportunity to work on a major network rollout with a respected telecoms partner
• Day and night shift options depending on project phase