Telecoms Installation Engineer
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,500 to £29,000 per annum depending on prior experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Tyneside, North East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wildcard UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An ideal opportunity to start or grow your career in the growing telecoms and fibre optic industry with full training provided, and no previous experience required. Great career progression at a locally focused dynamic company.
THE ROLE
• Installation of network infrastructure, including external underground/overhead cabling, internal cable installation, and supporting infrastructure (e.g. splices, fibre terminals, patch panels, cabinets).
• Assist with underground duct surveys and route proving based on existing duct network plans, rode & roping activities, and network planning.
• Report progress, defects, and duct blockages to the operations team.
• Installation of high-capacity radio links, working from a MEWP (Cherry-picker) or on roof-tops.
• Assist with installation/maintenance projects and general housekeeping within our datacentre/network facilities.
• The role will involve some out of normal hours working.
THE COMPANY
Wildcard Networks is a rapidly growing datacentre and connectivity provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our regional Reliance House datacentre, regional fibre/wireless network, and national high-capacity network allow us to provide flexible, high-speed, but cost-effective connectivity solutions to local residents, businesses and partners through our Fibreconnect brand.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS PROVIDED
Training and Qualifications will depend upon the individual, based upon their progression within the role and any existing qualifications, which will include as a minimum:
• Openreach accredited training (PIA)
• NRSWA (To work in the public highway)
• Splicing and Jointing training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must have GCSEs grades A-C (4+) in English and Maths. You must be aged 21+, and a full clean driving licence is required due to the field nature of the work. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors and at height.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITITES
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, committed and hardworking
• Flexibility and ability to "think outside the box"
• Confidence and determination to learn
• Good technical interest
• Team player
• High level of work ethics and satisfaction in delivering the best
SALARY AND WORKING HOURS
£24,500 to £29,000 per annum depending on prior experience. Reviewed 6-monthly based on progression and job responsibilities.
HOURS OF WORK
Typically, 37.5 hours/week Mon-Fri rostered during core hours of 9am-5pm. Some out of hours (evenings and weekends) working will be required due to the nature of the work (scheduled by rota in advance by at least 4 weeks).
DURATION
Permanent contract. Subject to 3-month probationary period.
THE ROLE
• Installation of network infrastructure, including external underground/overhead cabling, internal cable installation, and supporting infrastructure (e.g. splices, fibre terminals, patch panels, cabinets).
• Assist with underground duct surveys and route proving based on existing duct network plans, rode & roping activities, and network planning.
• Report progress, defects, and duct blockages to the operations team.
• Installation of high-capacity radio links, working from a MEWP (Cherry-picker) or on roof-tops.
• Assist with installation/maintenance projects and general housekeeping within our datacentre/network facilities.
• The role will involve some out of normal hours working.
THE COMPANY
Wildcard Networks is a rapidly growing datacentre and connectivity provider based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our regional Reliance House datacentre, regional fibre/wireless network, and national high-capacity network allow us to provide flexible, high-speed, but cost-effective connectivity solutions to local residents, businesses and partners through our Fibreconnect brand.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS PROVIDED
Training and Qualifications will depend upon the individual, based upon their progression within the role and any existing qualifications, which will include as a minimum:
• Openreach accredited training (PIA)
• NRSWA (To work in the public highway)
• Splicing and Jointing training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must have GCSEs grades A-C (4+) in English and Maths. You must be aged 21+, and a full clean driving licence is required due to the field nature of the work. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors and at height.
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITITES
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, committed and hardworking
• Flexibility and ability to "think outside the box"
• Confidence and determination to learn
• Good technical interest
• Team player
• High level of work ethics and satisfaction in delivering the best
SALARY AND WORKING HOURS
£24,500 to £29,000 per annum depending on prior experience. Reviewed 6-monthly based on progression and job responsibilities.
HOURS OF WORK
Typically, 37.5 hours/week Mon-Fri rostered during core hours of 9am-5pm. Some out of hours (evenings and weekends) working will be required due to the nature of the work (scheduled by rota in advance by at least 4 weeks).
DURATION
Permanent contract. Subject to 3-month probationary period.