Vodafone

Climbing Engineer

Vodafone
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installation and maintenance of telecoms technologies, including multi-vendor CPE and core transmission technologies. Capable of working independently and under pressure while adhering to health and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Telecoms/Electronic QualificationService Provision and Fault DiagnosisKnowledge of 3G/4G/5G TechnologiesFibre and Copper Cabling SkillsAdvanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform installation and maintenance activities supporting fixed and mobile networks and Vodafone business solutions
  • Regularly climb fixed and mobile infrastructure and work on rooftops
  • Adhere to quality and health and safety standards
  • Achieve agreed performance targets
  • Travel as required to meet business demands
  • Participate in a 24/7 callout rota and/or shift pattern when required
  • Perform physical work including manual lifting, stair climbing, walking, and standing for extended periods
  • Work in indoor and outdoor environments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ability and willingness to undergo and obtain Secure Vetting (SC) clearance
  • UK residency for the past 5 years to become eligible for SC Clearance
  • Formal telecoms/electronic qualification or equivalent experience gained through previous roles
  • Experience with provision of service, fault diagnosis and rectification of relevant telecoms technologies
  • Knowledge of multi-vendor CPE including Cisco, Juniper and ADVA
  • Knowledge of core transmission technologies including DWDM and Ethernet
  • Knowledge of 3G/4G/5G mobile networking technologies and associated equipment
  • Knowledge of microwave radio
  • Knowledge of switch and field DC power systems
  • Fibre and copper cabling and termination skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently during lone working
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Adaptability and ability to learn new skills quickly
  • PC skills (IT literacy)
  • Valid/full UK or EU Category B driving licence
  • Excellent customer-facing skills
  • Ability to achieve and maintain SC clearance status
  • Ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification
  • Ability to pass regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus
  • Vodafone benefits, including discounts and vouchers
  • Pension plan
  • Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
  • Paid time for charity work
  • Personalised benefits for the employee and family
  • Career development through learning tools
  • Parental leave policies

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Hard Skills
Fault DiagnosisTelecoms TechnologiesCPE KnowledgeDWDMEthernetMicrowave RadioDC Power SystemsCabling and Termination SkillsHealth AssessmentsIT Literacy
Soft Skills
Excellent Customer-Facing SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyAdaptabilityAbility to Work Under PressureTime Management
Tools & Technologies
CiscoJuniperADVA
Certifications & Qualifications
Secure Vetting (SC) ClearanceAdvanced Climber / Tower Rescue CertificationValid UK or EU Category B Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Fixed and Mobile NetworksQuality StandardsHealth and Safety Standards24/7 Callout RotaIndoor and Outdoor Environments