Cisco UC Collaboration Engineer – Herts
Location:- Hertfordshire area, Hybrid working 3 days office, 2 days Home.
Salary:- £55-60k + Bens
MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SC CLEARANCE
Environment:- Cisco Collaboration, Cisco Webex, IP Phones, AV Systems, UC Platforms, Technical Support.
An experienced Cisco UC and AV Collaboration Engineer is required to support this large end user site based in Hertfordshire.
The ideal candidate would have proven Cisco Collaboration experiences managing large scale conference rooms but also supporting the AV elements such as displays and speakers which optimise the user experiences.
Skills required:-
• Configuration, troubleshooting, and management on Cisco Collaboration products
• Strong experiences on in room displays, speakers, microphones, and AV control systems.
• Managing endpoints like Cisco Webex, IP Phones, and integration with UC platforms.
• Providing technical support and training for end-users on Cisco UC and AV solutions.
• Proactively monitoring and maintaining room health, ensuring minimal downtime.
Any certifications across Cisco Collaboration Products or CTS would be beneficial but the company do offer structured training.
Apply now for full details.
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Network Field Engineer – Cisco, SD-Wan, Voice, Telephony, Wireless
£42k Package - £28-32k Basic + Fully Expensed Car + O/call + O/time
Location:- South West London
Applicants MUST have a driving licence.
Cisco, CCNA certified, IP, SD-Wan, Datacentre, Voice, Ekahau, Telephony, Security, Firewalls, Meraki, Wireless, Horizon, Customer sites, Installation, Configuration.
An experienced Network Voice/Data/Telephony Field Engineer is required by this leading provider of networking and telecoms services.
The role of the Field Engineer will encompass the on-site installation of customer solutions, both typically at customer premises and data centre locations across Nottingham and surrounding counties.
Your day will consist of assisting with the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of core networking equipment at various locations across Nottingham and surrounding counties, whilst providing out-of-hours and on call assistance to customers and where appropriate on-site support and replacement of hardware.
Day to day responsibilities include:-
On-site installation of customer solutions both at a customer premises and in Data Centre locations across Nottingham and Surrounding counties.
Co-op diagnostics from remote customer sites to assist with resolving complex faults
Assist with the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of core networking equipment at Data Centre locations
Provide Out of Hours on-call (1 in 4) assistance to customers, and where appropriate, provide on-site support and replacement of hardware
Maintain accurate records of the equipment, including its configurations, in an asset database, performing regular reviews and audits of the existing records
Perform technical support and collate further information where required to pass onto Senior Stakeholders.
Managing work schedules to SLA working alongside other teams to exceed the customer expectations.
Skills Requirement:
• Configuration and deployment/Installation of Cisco, SD-Wan and Telephony.
• You’ll have previous experience of technical support for Cisco, Horizon, Polycom or Yealink devices.
• You’ll have previous experience knowledge of Cisco Meraki deployment or Ekahau
• Installation of Cisco CPE
• You will be an excellent team player with a proactive mind set, with a passion for working together as a team to achieve goals.
• You will thrive in an environment where you are trusted to be work smart and work hard without micromanagement.
• You will have hands-on experience of implementation and support of various software and hardware peripherals, such as UCasS, router, switches and firewalls to name a few.
• You’ll have an outgoing and welcoming personality, able to adapt to differing customer groups at ease, taking pride in providing a first-class customer experience at all times.
• You’ll have a passion for delivering a customer experience that exceeds expectations.
Apply now for full details.
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Cloud Network Engineer
Context Recruitment are excited to offer an opportunity to join a leading IT service provider as a Cloud Network Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advanced network support, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the stability and efficiency of our network infrastructure.
This IT service provider is a business of the year winner and have an excellent reputation for providing a broad range of products and services across Cloud & Security to both direct and indirect customers.
It is expected that this role will allow you to further your knowledge and further up-skill extremely quickly due to the very wide range of complex infrastructure environments you will encounter.
What you’ll need:
Strong technical support experience, ideally within a Service Provider environment.
Relevant Cisco qualifications; minimum CCNA (or equivalent experience)
Full understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack with experience working with IPv4 and IPv6.
Experience working with and provisioning MPLS networks, including L2/L3 VPN and traffic engineering, OSPF, BGP, and QoS on Cisco networks
Experience in the troubleshooting and configuration of Cisco network equipment
Excellent communications / customer service skills and experience liaising directly with customers, vendors, service providers and suppliers.
Comfortable working independently on projects and support issues
While not an essential requirement, experience configuring / troubleshooting Cisco and/or Fortigate Firewalls would be of benefit.
Will have experience of in Cloud Networking. (Specifically Azure)
Ideally this person would either have obtained or working towards the AZ-700 certification.
Paying up to £55k with benefits
Remote based.
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Cyber Security Engineer – London
Up to £70,000 PA
A leading, acquisitive, £500m turnover construction engineering business (with revenues expected to double in the coming years) is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to act as a point of contact for security matters across a rapidly expanding enterprise.
The business is undergoing a significant period of digital transformation and growth; genuine opportunity to have significant input and influence into the shape and future of the business by being a part of vital security initiatives.
This role is crucial in ensuring the security and integrity of the businesses IT infrastructure by working closely with an outsourced SOC and a small internal security team. Reporting to directly to the SecOps Manager, you’ll play a key role in securing systems, remediating vulnerabilities and responding to security incidents.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with outsourced SOC to manage security incidents and alerts
• Investigate and remediate issues identified in penetration tests
• Work on Incident Response processes and plans to improve organisational security resilience
• Maintain and optimise security tools, including QRadar, Sophos, Cisco Umbrella, and Qualys
• Ensure network security and infrastructure hardening across the organization
• Provide security support for Azure Cloud environments
• Work alongside IT and Infrastructure teams to ensure security best practices are followed
• Assist in implementing security policies and frameworks
Key Requirements
• Strong experience in networking, core infrastructure and security
• Ideally have hands-on experience with QRadar, Sophos, Cisco Umbrella and Qualys
• Ability to remediate security issues from penetration testing reports
• Understanding of security operations and incident response
• Experience working with outsourced SOCs
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UC Collaboration Engineer
Are you a talented and confident unified communications (UC) specialist with an outstanding level of technical knowledge and experience of working in secure client environments then this will be a role for you to investigate further.
The Company
The company is a successful systems integrator with an established global footprint providing services across IT, unified communications and audio visual.
Your Role (UK Security Clearance required)
As a UC Collaboration Engineer, you will be based onsite in Hertfordshire joining a talented team and you will be responsible for managing and optimising unified communications technologies and collaboration environments, with a focus on Cisco Collaboration Rooms and Audio Visual technologies including controls systems, speakers and displays.
Your success up to this point in your career has been built on configuration, troubleshooting, optimisation and proactive maintenance to support UC platforms and the delivery of exceptional user support and training is second nature to you.
Ultimately you love to ensure a first class room performance and user experience.
About You
Excellent expertise in Cisco Collaboration technologies and AV systems.
Proven ability to manage UC platforms and troubleshoot technical issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder relationships, end-user training and support.
SC Clearance
Cisco Certified Collaboration Specialist
AVIXA CTS (preferable)
For more details apply now with your latest CV.
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We are looking for a WiFi Field Engineer to handle project installations, site surveys, and break-fix support for wireless networks. You will work with various network equipment and ensure seamless connectivity for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct site surveys and create detailed documentation
Configure and install wireless controllers, switches, access points, and routers (Ruckus, Cisco, Meraki, etc.)
Manage stock and site surveys, creating bills of materials
Handle LAN adoption tasks, reconfiguring existing WiFi setups
Oversee small outdoor installations and liaise with contractors
Review RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements) regularly
About You:
Strong knowledge of wired & wireless network architecture
Experience with WiFi technologies and installations
Familiarity with Ekahau and AirMagnet site surveys
Understanding of the OSI model
Benefits:
Car allowance
Pension, life assurance, and income protection
Private medical insurance and employee assistance program
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We are looking for a WiFi Field Engineer to handle project installations, site surveys, and break-fix support for wireless networks. You will work with various network equipment and ensure seamless connectivity for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct site surveys and create detailed documentation
Configure and install wireless controllers, switches, access points, and routers (Ruckus, Cisco, Meraki, etc.)
Manage stock and site surveys, creating bills of materials
Handle LAN adoption tasks, reconfiguring existing WiFi setups
Oversee small outdoor installations and liaise with contractors
Review RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements) regularly
About You:
Strong knowledge of wired & wireless network architecture
Experience with WiFi technologies and installations
Familiarity with Ekahau and AirMagnet site surveys
Understanding of the OSI model
Benefits:
Car allowance
Pension, life assurance, and income protection
Private medical insurance and employee assistance program
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Lead AV Installation Engineer – This is a new role in where you will be working for the pre-eminent AV systems integrator in London who specialise in the high end bespoke residential AV market. The company offer some of the best training available in the country when it comes to AV systems, this will be both through in house training and manufacturers training. They now require a new member of the team to help deliver projects to the highest standards, if you want to win awards for your AV projects then this is the place to be. The role requires someone with the highest attention to detail that is able to lead a team of installation engineers to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will need to be client facing and have an innate understanding of AV project documentation. I need to see the below from you:
Crestron / Lutron Installation, Configuration / Commissioning
Previous experience in high end Bespoke / MDU projects
The ability to lead on site
Superb client liaison
Experience with IT home networks set up and installation
A love for home cinema and high end audio
Smarthome experience going back a min of 5 years
If you now require a step up in our career within the residential AV market and want to find out more then please send your fully technical CV.
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Audio Visual Field Service Engineer (residential) - I am now looking for an AV experience residential service engineer with either a good residential audio visual background (4 years) to take on av projects and systems that have been integrated into millionaires and billionaires homes, apartments, penthouses and beyond. This role is with a residential home automation company who have consistently delivered to the highest standards. This role will be a mix of preventative service check / updates which will see you attending clients’ homes predominantly in London and the homes counties but on occasion further afield. I will need to see from you a technical CV that covers the following:
• Crestron Control
• Lutron lighting Service / Integration / Programming
• IT home networks / Cisco (set up / configuration). Wyrestorm
• Screen / Projector Lifts
• Multi-room Audio, home cinema
• Audio Visual Racks, smarthome love and appreciation
• Client facing
• Extremely technical and an excellent head for fault finding
• Digital Media Systems
If you have this defined skill set and you are extremely client facing then please send me your full technical CV with all kit and hands on skills clearly shown.
NO SPONSORSHIP IS ON OFFER YOU MUST BE IN THE UK AND BE WORKING LEGALLY ALL INFORMATION MUST BE IN THE CV NOT IN A COVERING LETTER
AUDIO VISUAL AV A/V A-V AUDIO/VISUAL AUDIO-VISUAL FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER CONTROL4 CRESTRON SOUND LUTRON RESIDENTIAL CEDIA SMARTHOME KNX WYRESTORM AUTOMATION INTEGRATION INSTALLATION RACK LONDON SURREY HERTS HERTFORDSHIRE MIDDX MIDDLESEX....Read more...
IT Support Analyst
End User Technical Support
Didcot, Abingdon, Oxford, Oxfordshire
@mecscomms is recruiting for a contract – End User Support Specialist& IT Support Analyst to provide technical assistance & ensure the smooth operation of IT systems within a large Global Enterprise environment. The role involves 1st & 2nd line support, troubleshooting hardware & software issues, managing user accounts, supporting LAN/WAN networks & optimising the end-user experience across Microsoft 365, M365, MS Active Directory, Windows & Mac OS environments & wireless technologies.
If you’re experienced in the management, administration, support, monitoring, troubleshooting, installation, configuration, deployment & rollout of IT services across: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, SQL, Office 365, M365, SCCM, Skype, MS Teams, IP Networking, Cisco, Firewalls, Routing, Switching etc. I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: Technical Support, Helpdesk, Desktop Support, Service Desk Engineer, IT Support, 2nd Line.
Location: Didcot, Abingdon, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SE
Base: Office based on site, 5 days per week
Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35
Duration: 24+ month contract
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09.00 – 17.30
Gross Rate: £30.00 per hour
Environment: IT, Technology, Cloud, Hosted Services, Internet, Technical Support, Helpdesk, Service Desk, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, SQL, Office 365, M365, SCCM, Skype, MS Teams, IP Networking, Cisco, Firewalls, Networking, Routing, Switching, Load balancers, Netscaler, F5, VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V, Azure, AWS, Storage, SAN, NAS, Citrix, Xenapp
Key Activity:
• Desktop support
• Troubleshooting
• Problem solving
• Diagnostics
• Hardware & software management
• Networking
• Installation, maintenance & configuration
• System monitoring
• IT inventory management
• Knowledgebase maintenance
• Trouble ticket management
Overview:
The technical support specialist will have responsibility for providing IT technical assistance to clients, either remotely or in person, through various channels like deskside in person, via phone, email, or chat. Typically you'll be involved in troubleshooting, problem-solving & providing customer support for technology issues, requiring strong communication, analytical, & problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
• Provide first-line technical support to end-users, in person or via email, phone or chat
• Diagnose, troubleshoot & resolve hardware & software issues
• Install, configure & maintain computer systems, applications & peripherals
• Manage user accounts, permissions & access control within Active Directory
• Assist with the setup, deployment & maintenance of IT equipment (laptops, printers, mobile devices)
• Support LAN/WAN network connectivity & troubleshoot wireless connectivity issues
• Document & track support requests using a ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution
• Provide user training on IT systems, security best practices & new technologies
• Ensure compliance with IT policies & cybersecurity protocols
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to resolve complex issues & improve system performance
• Assist with software updates, patches & system upgrades
• Conduct routine system checks to ensure optimal performance & security
• Participate in IT projects, system migrations & business-wide technical initiatives
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should possess previous experience within a Technical Support, Helpdesk or Service Desk environment to a 2nd line level. You’ll need strong analytical & problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
You’ll be experienced in deskside customer support, administration, support, monitoring, trouble shooting, installation, configuration, deployment & rollout of virtual & on premise solutions. Your skills, experience & attributes should include as many of the following as possible:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in technical support, customer support or network troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of Windows & Mac OS environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration, Active Directory & cloud-based applications
• Network & Infrastructure solutions (LAN, WAN, Wireless, Internet, Connectivity, MPLS, SD-WAN)
• MS communication & collaboration suite (Azure, M365, O365, Teams, Skype, Active Directory)
• Cyber security (intrusion prevention & detection, threat management, PCI compliance)
• Unified Communications (unified comms, contact centre, IP telephony, Teams, Skype)
• SharePoint administration
• TCP/IP networking, switches, routers, firewalls & protocols
• Experience with remote support tools & IT ticketing systems
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices (preferred)
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+ or ITIL Foundation are a plus.
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Lead AV Installation Engineer – This is a new role in where you will be working for the pre-eminent AV systems integrator in London who specialise in the high end bespoke residential AV market. The company offer some of the best training available in the country when it comes to AV systems, this will be both through in house training and manufacturers training. They now require a new member of the team to help deliver projects to the highest standards, if you want to win awards for your AV projects then this is the place to be. The role requires someone with the highest attention to detail that is able to lead a team of installation engineers to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will need to be client facing and have an innate understanding of AV project documentation. I need to see the below from you:
Crestron / Lutron Installation CONTROL4, Configuration / Commissioning
Previous experience in high end Bespoke AV projects
The ability to lead on site
Superb client liaison
Experience with IT home networks set up and installation
A love for home cinema and high end audio
Smarthome experience going back a min of 5 years
Drivers licence
If you now require a step up in our career within the residential AV market and want to find out more then please send your fully technical CV.
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Telecoms Field Network Engineer
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
@mecscomms is recruiting a contract - field based, telecoms network & critical infrastructure engineer, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The role has ownership for the repair, maintenance & improvement of 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.
Providing assurance activities, routine maintenance & customer order fulfilment, this hands-on technical field engineering role will be responsible for the installation, support & maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Fibre Optics, DC chargers, PDH, SDH, Comtel, Microwave radio, Nokia sub-rack technologies, Cisco equipment, particularly within high-voltage environments such as electrical substations (11kV–400kV), data centre & exchange sites.
If you’re a Field Engineer with a passion for telecommunications, networking, power systems & electronics & experience with: copper & fibre optic cable installation, Main Distribution Frame (MDF) engineering, network testing, patch panel & network rack configuration, mobile & fixed network equipment, wireless access point implementation, power system installation & electrical & electronic system setup etc. I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: Telecoms Field Engineer, Network Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Network Assurance Engineer
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: OOH & unsociable hours work is required
Duration: 24+ month contract
Gross Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential
Key Activity:
• Project management & delivery
• Routine maintenance
• Repair & fix
• Support & troubleshooting
• Assurance activities
• Support network installations
• Solution implementation & configuration
• Technical testing
• Order fulfilment
• Process management
• Governance & control
Overview:
As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance & support of cutting-edge telecommunications & network infrastructure across Central & South Scotland, covering key locations along the Edinburgh & Glasgow corridor. This is a 24/7 operational role, requiring flexibility for on-call standby duties.
Responsibilities:
• Operational activities including Network configuration & integration of customer equipment
• Ensure the project is completed to the quality & health & safety standards required
• Complete project documentation as required by the project engineer
• Monitor progress against plans & recommend corrective actions
• Identify issues & risks & escalate appropriately
• Provide timely & quality communication to all stakeholders
• Ensure technical, test & quality plans as agreed are delivered to the project engineer
• Ensure the necessary project administration is carried out
• Provision of assure activities on 24 x 7 x 365 basis adhering to our agreed contractual SLA targets
• Completion of nominated RMI activities
• Recommend improvements & cost reductions were identified
• Completion of customer minor orders
• Carry out pre & post configuration testing to ensure error free installation
• Provide technical representation at customer & project related meetings
• Ensure quality assurance is maintained
• Maintain associated customer & network documentation
• To be part of a stand-by (on-call) rota supporting the business out of hours
Candidate Profile:
Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you’ll have previous network implementation engineering experience ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator or similar type of technology managed services provider. Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:
• HNC in Telecommunications (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Experience as a Field Engineer in telecoms, utilities or data centre environments
• LAN & WAN internetworking skills
• Exposure to Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Comtel or similar vendor kit
• Knowledge of network installations, DC chargers, PDH, SDH & sub-rack technologies
• Exposure to fibre optic, radio HRF or microwave radio networks
• Operational Telecoms in a Power System Environment (PDH, SDH, MPLS-TP)
• Power Systems including SCADA & protection
• Proficiency in DC & AC technologies
• Extensive experience in network installation & support
• Strong customer service, problem-solving & communication skills
• Ability to work independently & within a structured team environment
• It is essential for candidates to currently hold OR be eligible to pass BPSS (Basic Check) & SC level security clearance checks.
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@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Corporate AV Installation Engineer – Is it time for a change? Are you fed up working for a behemoth of AV company and feel the time is now to change to work for a company where everyone will know your name? My client a small niche provider of seamless AV integration, who value a solid project and happy client, this is not get in and get out type of a company. You will be valued, your work will be valued and your clients along with colleagues will value you. This means that I am looking for someone who is proud of the work they do and takes the time to make the work being done is being done well. I would like to see CVs that have circa 5 years of corporate AV integration experience into the corporate FTSE world as well the commercial side. Skills and experience needed are as follows:
VC Integration Cisco / Poly / huddles rooms,
Control systems Crestron
Switching Extron
Presentation solutions, videowalls, high end projection
Audioconference / Teleconference
DSP / Dante / QSC / QSYS
Basic systems programming & commissioning
Boardrooms, training rooms, meeting rooms, auditoria, reception areas
This position is more about you and a lifestyle choice. Due to the size of the company, you will have a real opportunity to make a difference and build your skills in the long term. There will be room to grow and develop but you must want to. If this is the type of environment that you think you can thrive in the please send me your CV ASAP.AV A/V A-V AUDIOVISUAL AUDIO/VISUAL AUDIO-VISUAL CRESTRON EXTRON BARCO CHRISTIE VIDEOWALL INTERACTIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE VC INSTALLATION VC INSTALL COMMISSIONING RACK CORPORATE BLUE CHIP LONDON BUCKS BERKS BERKSHIRE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MIDDX MIDDLESEX SURREY....Read more...
Telecoms Electrician
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
@mecscomms 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 dependant 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 (e.g. 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
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Telecoms Project Engineer
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
@mecscomms is recruiting a contract Telecommunications Project Engineer, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Project Network Engineer will oversee the planning, implementation & delivery of technical installation & commissioning projects across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for scoping, planning & delivering projects of varying scale & complexity, working closely with field engineers, network operations & project teams. You’ll act as a technical representative in customer meetings, conduct site surveys, produce scope of works documents & project plans, coordinate jobs, assist with critical faults & maintain a high standard of end-of-job documentation, to ensure compliance with industry standards & best practices.
If you’re a Field or Project Engineer with a passion for telecommunications, networking, power systems & electronics with experience across: copper & fibre optic cable installation, network mapping & route planning, fibre to the premises (FTTP), network fault finding, node & infrastructure building, LAN, WAN, SDH, PDH, radios, switching, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices etc. I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: Project Engineer, Infrastructure & Network Project Engineer
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 dependant on experience
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential
Key Activity:
• Site survey & scope of works
• Project planning
• Project management
• Technical support
• Vendor & stakeholder management
• Change management
• Performance monitoring
• Incident resolution
• Onsite testing & maintenance
• Maintain accurate records
• Process management
• Governance & control
Overview:
The Project Engineer will oversee the planning, execution & delivery of telecoms infrastructure projects responsible for scoping, designing & implementing network installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
You’ll conduct site surveys, create project plans & manage bill of materials to support seamless project delivery. Additionally, you will provide technical representation at customer meetings, troubleshoot faults, & maintain high-quality documentation.
You will play a key part in performance monitoring, change management & vendor coordination, ensuring operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Customer & client liaison – act as a technical point of contact for clients, addressing concerns & ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Project planning – complete site surveys, scope of works, project designs, project plans, & bill of materials to ensure successful execution
• Project management – lead installation & commissioning projects, ensuring timely & high-quality delivery
• Resource & inventory management – assist in budgeting, cost estimation, sourcing & resource allocation to ensure projects remain within scope
• Vendor & stakeholder engagement – liaise with vendors, clients & internal teams to maintain & improve operational performance
• Change management – assess & approve planned changes within telecoms environments
• Technical support – provide expertise in troubleshooting network faults, telecoms infrastructure, & operational issues
• Performance monitoring – define & review KPIs, proactively identify recurring network issues & implement solutions
• Documentation & reporting – maintain detailed records of project progress, issues & resolutions. Prepare status reports & technical documentation
• Incident resolution – take a proactive role in fault resolution, post-incident analysis & root cause diagnostics
• On-site testing & maintenance – conduct substation testing using industry-standard tools to diagnose & rectify issues
• Cross-department collaboration – work closely with design, operations & maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of telecoms solutions
Candidate Profile:
Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you’ll have previous 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:
• HNC in Telecommunications (or equivalent professional qualification)
• Experience as a Field Engineer in telecoms, utilities or data centre environments
• Hands-on experience working in data centres, fibre exchanges, substations & telecom hubs
• LAN & WAN internetworking skills
• Proficiency in industry-standard network testers & diagnostics
• Strong understanding of IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, & Nokia devices
• Rack, charger, & telecoms equipment installation & commissioning
• Industry-standard telecoms testing (BERT, RF sweeps, PIM, TDR, OTDR & OSCAR tests)
• DC power wiring & connection to telecoms equipment in compliance with regulations
• 1st Line Support & troubleshooting for a range of equipment including SDH, PDH, radios, switching systems, PSTN / ADSL & data communication devices
• Routine maintenance inspections for fibres & battery chargers
• Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) creation & work area/vehicle management
• Proven experience in handover documentation & site surveys
• Ability to troubleshoot & resolve technical issues proactively
• Experience with power tools, hand tools & working at height
• Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Lead AV Installation Engineer – This is a new role in where you will be working for the pre-eminent AV systems integrator in London who specialise in both the high end bespoke residential AV market and in the MDU space. The company offer some of the best training available in the country when it comes to AV systems, this will be both through in house training and manufacturers training. They now require a new member of the team to help deliver projects to the highest standards, if you want to win awards for your AV projects then this is the place to be. The role requires someone with the highest attention to detail that is able to lead a team of installation engineers to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will need to be client facing and have an innate understanding of AV project documentation. I need to see the below from you:
Crestron / Lutron Installation, Configuration / Commissioning
Previous experience in high end Bespoke / MDU projects
The ability to lead on site
Superb client liaison
Experience with IT home networks set up and installation
A love for home cinema and high end audio
Smarthome experience going back a min of 5 years
If you now require a step up in our career within the residential AV market and want to find out more then please send your fully technical CV.
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