Telecoms Electrician
MECS Communications Ltd
Edinburgh, GB
Telecoms Electrician Critical Network Infrastructure Central & South Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling is recruiting a NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or City & Guilds 2391 certified, contract Telecoms Electrician, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Electrical Engineer will install, maintain & repair electrical systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), battery chargers, AC/DC drives & associated equipment for critical telecommunications network infrastructure, across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions. The Telecom Electrician position requires expertise in the installation, commissioning & first-line reactive maintenance of telecoms equipment (IP Networks, Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Satellite, Fibre, Cable & Radio systems devices), with responsibilities including wiring AC/DC power, UPS Systems, PSU installs, testing & certification, routine maintenance inspections & troubleshooting customer equipment. If you're an experienced Field Engineer or Electrician with a background in telecommunications, networking, power systems or electronics & have any of the following accreditations: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, City & Guilds 2356 Part 1 & 2, City & Guilds 2357 or BS 7671 Electrical Regulations 18th Edition, I'm keen to hear from you. Position: Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Technician, Sparks, Sparky Location: Field based - Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling Mobility: A full UK driving licence is required Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35 Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00 Duration: 24+ month contract Gross Rate: Negotiable Dependent on experience Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential Key Activity: New electrical installs Configure electrical systems Testing & commissioning Maintenance & repair Support & troubleshooting Diagnose & repair faults Maintain accurate records Work to industry standards & regulations (eg BS7671) Process management Governance & control Overview: As a Telecom Electrician, you'll perform highly skilled technical work involving comprehensive installation, construction, repair, maintenance & modification of advanced electronic systems including UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC systems. This will encompass: monitoring & control systems, complex network infrastructures, radio systems, SCADA networks, radar & signal processing systems, microwave & fibre optic communications & local & wide area data transmission networks (LAN/WAN). Your objective will be to ensure optimal performance, technical integrity & the seamless operation of sophisticated electronic communication equipment, across multiple specialised domains. Responsibilities: Installation & Commissioning Installation & commissioning of racks, charger & telecoms equipment to a high standard Wiring & connection of AC & DC power to telecoms equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations Completion of site surveys to support installations Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Testing & certification of telecoms equipment Routine maintenance inspections of spare fibres & battery chargers First-line support & fault-finding for customer equipment Network Infrastructure & Technology Designing, installing & maintaining telecommunications infrastructure supporting the network Working with satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems Supporting the development & implementation of smart grid technologies Assisting with private 4G network projects for remote substation connectivity Safety & Compliance Creating risk assessments & method statements (RAMS) Managing work areas & vehicles to maintain a safe & organised environment Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with electrical & telecoms equipment Collaboration & Innovation Working closely with engineers & technicians to ensure smooth network operations Developing & implementing new solutions for future telecoms advancements Candidate Profile: Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you'll have previous electrical engineering experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems/Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider. Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following: Certifications & Training City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation IOSH Working Safely Asbestos Awareness & Manual Handling Training Relevant Telecoms Qualifications Technical Skills & Experience Installing, inspecting & testing electrical & telecoms systems Familiarity with UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC power systems Using industry-standard testers, power tools & hand tools Exposure to data centres, telephone exchanges, fibre exchanges, PCPs, DSLAMs, customer hubs, outstation sites or substations IP Networks, including Cisco, Alcatel & Nokia devices Satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems Workplace & Safety Skills Strong focus on health & safety in the workplace Experience working at height, using ladders & following safety procedures Ability to create & complete handover documents accurately Driving for work & managing a company vehicle Problem-Solving & Innovation Analytical & logical thinking for fault diagnosis & resolution Interest in new equipment, technology & continuous learning Contribution to network innovation & digital transformation : uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms Media Technology is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.