Job Description

- Configuration and installation of wired (LAN, WAN) and wireless network (WLAN) solutions outdoor and indoor which includes point to point (PtP) and point to multipoint (PtMP) deployment, working at height on ladders, MEWP and small towers

- Installing, terminating, testing and fault finding of network and telecoms cabling

- Installing containment, steelwork, bracket and pole installations on all types of buildings

- Installing and configuring network cabinets and equipment (i.e. power, switches L2/L3, routers)

- Testing and validating WLAN designs using survey tools and techniques

- Supporting, troubleshooting and fault-finding LAN and WLAN

- Configuration, installation and troubleshooting of broadband

- Creating comprehensive and meaningful updates in ticket handling system

- Preparing documentation such as as-built installation information such as drawings, network diagrams and configurations

- Conducting site surveys and compiling WLAN designs. Survey reports, bills of materials

- Providing handover and training with the customer

- Responsible for vehicle and workshop housekeeping, stocking and purchasing.

- Responsible for project management of his own work, including accommodation and other necessary provisions. Including liaising with local contact or contactors on all aspects of installation plans

- Extensive travel within the UK

Benefits:

- 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays plus an additional birthday day

- Opportunity for ongoing training and development

- Company pension scheme

- Free tea, coffee, fruit and snacks when at head office

- Perkbox perk scheme with discounts and freebies from some of the UK’s biggest brands

- Free broadband to home after 1 year in the role

- Use of company van, fuel card and credit card

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Military: 5 years (Required)

License:

• UK Driving (Required)

Work remotely:

• No

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Experience working in a customer-facing role Field installation - Proven in-field experience with practical skills to use tools and equipment - Competent with installing external steelwork, wall brackets, poles and fixtures and fittings - Competent working on ladders, at height and using MEWP - Excellent understanding of health and safety practice and conduct Cabling installation - Competent with the installation of structured data cabling, data cabinets and patch panels. - Competent running, terminating and testing fiber optic cables WAN/LAN/WLAN - Five years plus experience designing, deploying, configuring, troubleshooting and administering wired and wireless networks - Can demonstrate a good understanding of the configuring and deployment of networking equipment such as switches, wireless access points, broadband routers, network controllers, and POE - Experience of Wireless Point to Point, Point to Multipoint deployment - Experience in IP networking i.e. TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, RADIUS - Experience with installing and troubleshooting WAN/broadband connectivity Ethernet/Fibre, ADSL, FTTC - Experienced with indoor and outdoor network and Wi-Fi survey tools and interpretation of results - Valid Full UK Driving License and use of a car (not required to use the vehicle for day to day work) Experience working at a WISP - Relevant networking or wireless certification e.g. N+/CCNA, CWNA/T or vendor-specific etc. - Experience working hands on with Cambium, Ubiquiti, LigoWave, Siklu or equivalent - Electrical or equivalent qualification - Project management training or experience - IPAF training/certification - Health and safety qualification, such as IOSH - Ability to quickly evaluate a situation and priorities correctly - Excellent attention to detail - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential - Strong communicators in order to collaborate successfully with network technicians, suppliers, customers and managers - Able to plan own work and §time and highly organized - Excellent communication skills, and written English and Math - Flexible attitude towards staying away from home is essential. Depending on work location, staying away from home for weeks at a time may be required - Ability to work without supervision and work within a team - Ability to supervise an apprentice and assist with their development