Freshwave Northampton, England, United Kingdom
We are the UK network service provider making digital infrastructure simple.
Whether indoors or outdoors, we make sure our customers can always connect their customers. We bring together mobile operators, central and local government, and real estate providers to work together in new ways using collaborative commercial models, combined real-estate and telecoms know-how, and global best practice.
We have 6000+ mast site locations, have connected 2000+ buildings and support 200+ outdoor networks. Our managed sites include some of the biggest, most challenging wireless environments in the UK, including railway stations, Canary Wharf, City of London, and events like the London Olympics.
The Role
We are currently hiring for a Wifi Field Engineer to join the team here at Freshwave. In this role, you will visit our customers working on project installations, break fixes, and site surveys.
Requirements
* Conducting wireless site survey sign-offs and producing accurate, detailed documentation to match.
* Configuring equipment including wireless controllers, switches, access points & routers from different vendors such as Ruckus Wireless, MikroTik, Cambium, Aruba/HP, Cisco, Meraki, Zyxel & Draytek.
* Responsible for the installation of core equipment with the possibility of on-site configuration changes during the commissioning stage.
* To undertake accurate record keeping of stocks and to manage this.
* To manage the site survey and create the bill of materials in the business system.
* On occasions, you may be required to complete LAN adoption tasks whereby you will be reconfiguring the previous Wi-Fi provider's equipment.
* Completing small outdoor installation projects and outdoor surveys.
* Liaising with contractors who will be responsible for cable and AP installation.
* To regularly review the RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) reports.
* This role is a regional role and you will be required to travel across the UK to visit our customers.
About you
* A good understanding of the OSI Model.
* Previous experience within a similar role and Wi-Fi.
* A good understanding of wired and wireless network architecture, specifically Wi-Fi technologies, and associated configuration & installation requirements.
* Ekahau &/or AirMagnet site survey experience.
Benefits
* Basic salary of £40,000 plus a car allowance of £4,100.
* Group Personal Pension.
* Life Assurance.
* Income Protection Insurance.
* Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
* Free Eye Tests.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
Our Values
Our values are what set us apart from the rest. They inform everything we do and the way we act as professionals.
The successful candidate will be aligned with our company commitments:
* Engineering excellence: We're engineering experts and the quality of our output is second to none.
* Do the right thing: We're neutral in our position, doing what's best for our people, our partners, our customers, society, and the environment.
* Set the pace: We act quickly and work efficiently, setting the pace for our projects and industry standards.
Sustainability and CSR:
We implement environmental, social, and corporate governance:
* Innovate for Impact: We pride ourselves on many industry firsts, driven by both technical and commercial innovation.
* A thriving workforce: We're nimble and fast-growing and our success relies on diverse talent from a range of backgrounds.
* Embracing Net Zero: This year we've baselined our carbon footprint.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
Here at Freshwave, we are dedicated to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Telecommunications
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