Telecoms Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Our goal is to Fulfil all aspects of poling and copper within the Openreach Contract.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
Responsibilities:
Elite Telecom Services are focused on the design, build and maintenance of telecom infrastructure within the Openreach Contract. Working collaboratively with clients, ETS brings commitment, innovation, teamwork, and accountability to deliver long-term partnerships.
We are currently looking to recruit poling teams to be based out of our Leyland depot and working with all the North-west region. Individuals joining us in this capacity are doing so on a Self employed basis.
As a member of the poling team your duties & responsibilities will be:
- Proven track record of Installation and removal of poles, including the dressing of new poles
- Safe excavation works use of CAT and Genny
- Replacing/renewing existing drop-wires
- Operate Pole Erection Unit in line with H&S legislation
- Cable Jointing
- Replacing/renewing block and tails
- Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with Service Level Agreements
- Undertaking works in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, company and client Health and Safety standards
- Operate MEWP and work at heights on telegraph poles (recognised qualification)
You will have the following qualifications and be able to prove experience and competence:
- Full driving licence max 6 points
- Be willing to work self employed
- Class 2 Licence Preffered
- Digital tacho card and familiar with domestic drivers’ hours and WTD
- Flexible and have the availability to work Long hours
- PEU experience and loader slinger licence NPORs or equivalent
- Self-motivated, achievement orientated and be able to stay calm in pressure situations
- Excellent time management
- Good communication skills, with internal and external clients and representatives
- Organised and lead by example, results driven
- Tablet and smart phone literate
- Worked within the Openreach overhead and underground network
- Hold full NRSWA Street-works qualifications at operative level
- Able to use mobile devices of on-site documentation
- Hold all the necessary Accreditations
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £30,000.00-£90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Telecoms Engineer roles across Elite Telecom Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £90,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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