At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Climbing Engineer

Location:  Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Hull, Harrogate, York
Hours: 37.5 per week

Safety Notice: To ensure candidate and employee safety, we are continuing with our virtual hiring and onboarding processes until further notice.

Our network operations teams ensure our customers remain connected to their Vodafone services 24/7, constantly monitoring and enhancing network performance. Be part of Vodafone UK Technology Operations, the team that uses the latest technology and analytics to constantly improve customer experience.  

What will you be doing? 

You will play an integral part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions. You will also install, commission and maintain the Vodafone network, products and services to agreed Vodafone standards and service levels without compromising safe working practices

Who are we looking for?  

 
•    Formal telecoms/electronic qualification or equivalent experience gained through previous roles.
•    Experience of installing, diagnosing and fixing 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
•    Fibre and copper cabling and termination
•    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
•    Ability to manage own workload to best meet the demands of the business
•    Adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly
•    PC skills (IT Literacy)
•    Valid / full UK / EU driving license 
•    Qualified Climber/Climbing experience
•    Recent and comprehensive Industrial Climbing experience in a Telecoms environment
•    Excellent customer-facing skills
•    Ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance
•    Ability to achieve and maintain SC clearance status
 

What’s in it for you?

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone. 
 

Together we can

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.