WiMAX & Fibre Field Engineer - Remote

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

• 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