Rigging Engineer

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111Job Description:What you’ll do
Who Are We?
Vodafone is one of the top ten most powerful brands in the world and a market leader in converged Consumer and Business solutions. We are immensely proud of the strength of our network in the UK and serve customers in all shapes and sizes with Technology solutions that enable them to achieve their business goals.
Our promise is to ensure our consumer and business customers are confidently connected to the Vodafone network by providing an outstanding level of service at all times.
We recognise that the only way we can deliver on our promises is with talented people and this is why our people form a crucial part of the wider Field Strategy.
Overall Role Purpose:
Location: Bristol/Bath/Yeovill/Sidmouth/Taunton
• You will play an integral part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, performing installation and maintenance activities in support of the fixed and mobile networks as well as Vodafone business solutions.
• The role holder must be willing to travel afield, working away from home if required.
• The candidate will be expected to participate in a 24/7 callout rota and / or shift pattern as and when required in alignment with the working hours of the Operating Unit you are assigned to
• Advanced Climber/Tower Rescue certification is essential and the role holder will be expected to undertake regular health assessments to ensure that all aspects of the role may be carried out safely
Key Accountabilities
• Plan, manage and lead Working @ Height tasks in line with H&S Policy
• Installation and de-installation of Vodafone antenna equipment on customer, network & Cell sites, including:
o Production of suitable RAMS
o Preparing for work on exposed structures
o Planning access and egress from place of work
o Preparing and using suitable lifting equipment
o Preparing sites for installation of aerial equipment and associated feeders
o Positioning and mounting aerial equipment to meet the planning requirements
o Installing and correctly terminating feeders between antennae and radio equipment.
• Maintain Vodafone antennae equipment on customer, network & Cell sites, including:
o Reporting on the condition of antenna equipment and associated feeders
o Repairing, replacing and adjusting antenna equipment and associated feeders to meet specification
o Testing and diagnosing faults in antenna systems
o Working at all times within the current safety regulations
o Implementing Routine Maintenance
• Where necessary, contribute to the rescue of injured personnel whilst working at heights.
• Maintain tools, test equipment and vehicle to a high standard, whilst ensuring the security of company assets at all times.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve the customer’s experience of Vodafone and promote the company’s interests to enhance the ENPS score
Who you are
Rigging/Climber experience with the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance is essential for the role.
• Lifting, lowering & removal of Antennae & associated equipment
• Hands on Experience of telecoms test equipment and technologies of some of the following:
o Mobile networking technologies 3G/4G/5G and associated equipment
o Microwave Radio & antenna systems
o Coax cabling, waveguide and termination
• Testing and diagnosing faults in antenna systems
• Valid / full UK / EU driving license (Category B)
• Ability to achieve and maintain SC clearance status
What We Offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance.Location: Newbury