Field Engineers - SPEN

Field Engineer – North West England & Mid–North Wales

Overview

Fuel Recruitment is partnering with a leading telecommunications and utilities organisation supporting a critical regional network across the North West and Wales.

We are seeking a Field Engineer to play a key role in the delivery, maintenance, and upgrade of a large-scale operational telecoms network. This is a hands-on, field-based role offering exposure to complex technologies, live environments, and nationally significant infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver project and maintenance activities safely, compliantly, and on schedule across a live telecoms network
• Support Project and Senior Project Managers with scoping, planning, and execution
• Install, configure, commission, and maintain telecoms and network infrastructure
• Diagnose, test, and resolve faults across IP, fibre, and RF systems
• Conduct site surveys and produce technical documentation and handover packs
• Adhere to Health & Safety, RAMS, and site compliance standards at all times

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a field-based telecoms or network engineering role
• Strong IP networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, routing, switching, MPLS/MPLS-TP – CCNA level or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with routers, switches, and firewalls (Cisco ASR/ISR desirable)
• Experience working in live/operational environments (e.g. data centres, substations)
• Familiarity with PDH/SDH and Nokia platforms (SAR-H, NMFP)
• Experience with industry-standard testing tools:
• BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR, OSCAR
• Full UK driving licence
• SPEN authorisations (highly desirable)

Additional Competencies

• Strong analytical and methodical approach to fault finding
• Effective planning and organisation across multi-site activities
• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High standard of technical documentation and attention to detail
• Competent with IT systems (Microsoft Office & mobile applications)
• Strong safety-first mindset with commercial awareness
• Interest in emerging technologies and continuous learning
• Unified Communications experience (nice to have)

Benefits

• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, critical national infrastructure
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable, permanent role within a growing engineering team