WiMAX & Fibre Field Engineer - Remote

Orbital Net Limited
Birmingham, United Kingdom
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 28K

Job location

Remote
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Application Testing
Networking Basics
Routing
WiMAX
Wireless Networks
Wi-Fi Technology
Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software

Job description

The WiMAX & Fibre Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of wireless (WiMAX) and fibre-based broadband infrastructure across holiday parks, leisure sites, and marina environments.

This is a hands-on, field-based role delivering critical connectivity services that enable residential, guest Wi-Fi, and operational park systems. The engineer operates in a fast-paced, reactive environment where quality of installation, responsiveness, and customer experience are key.

The role supports VFAST national deployment programme, ensuring consistent, scalable, and high-quality network installations aligned to standard designs, health & safety requirements, and service delivery SLAs.

Working in alignment with our values:

Pace: Works efficiently in a dynamic, fast-moving delivery environment, able to respond to changing priorities

Excellence: Delivers high-quality, consistent installations with strong attention to detail

Together: Collaborates effectively with service delivery, NOC, and project teams, supporting shared outcomes, Installation & Deployment:

  • Install and commission WiMAX (PtMP / PtP) radio equipment on masts, buildings, and street furniture
  • Install and terminate fibre infrastructure, including internal and external cabling
  • Mount and align wireless radios (e.g. 5GHz / 60GHz where applicable) to design specifications
  • Install customer premise equipment (CPE):
  • Holiday homes / lodges
  • Marina berths
  • Park infrastructure (offices, facilities, CCTV, etc.)
  • Install containment, brackets, poles, and mounting systems

Network Commissioning

  • Perform signal alignment, optimisation, and testing of wireless links
  • Conduct fibre testing (light levels, continuity, fault finding)
  • Configure and activate devices (routers, radios, switches) following standard templates
  • Validate service performance against expected throughput and latency

Maintenance & Fault Response

  • Diagnose and resolve faults across wireless and fibre networks
  • Replace or repair faulty equipment in live environments
  • Support reactive maintenance within SLA targets
  • Escalate complex issues to NOC / Technical Engineering teams

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Operate safely at height (masts, rooftops, towers) in line with regulations
  • Ensure all installations meet H&S, quality, and compliance standards
  • Complete risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) where required
  • Maintain site documentation, photos, and as-built records

Customer & Site Engagement

  • Act as the on-site representative of VFAST when working with:
  • Park operators
  • Site managers
  • Third-party contractors
  • Communicate clearly on installation progress, issues, and timelines
  • Manage expectations in a professional and solutions-focused manner

Operational Excellence

  • Follow standardised build designs, installation packs, and engineering processes
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying:
  • Installation efficiencies
  • Common faults / repeat issues
  • Opportunities for standardisation and automation
  • Ensure accurate job updates, closure notes, and reporting

Requirements

  • Experience in wireless network installation (PtP / PtMP / WiMAX / WISP environments)
  • Experience with fibre installation and basic termination/testing
  • Ability to work at height and in outdoor environments
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Good understanding of networking fundamentals (IP, routing, wireless principles)

Desirable

  • Experience in holiday parks, marina, or multi-dwelling deployments
  • Familiarity with vendors such as MikroTik, Ubiquiti
  • Fibre splicing and advanced testing experience
  • Knowledge of structured cabling standards

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