VodafoneThree - Climbing Engineer

Location:

South Bristol (Field Based) | Salary:
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits |

Working Hours:

Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Security Clearance:
This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a Secured Vetting (SC) clearance. To become eligible for SC Clearance candidates must be able to demonstrate residency in the UK for the past 5 years.

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online, we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with Vodafone Three, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network.

We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building.

From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country.

Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

This role is part of the Vodafone Field Engineering team, supporting the installation and maintenance of fixed and mobile networks. It involves regular climbing of towers and rooftop sites, with a strong focus on safety, quality standards, and performance targets. The role requires flexibility for travel and shift work, including a 24/7 callout rota, and is physically demanding, involving lifting, climbing, and working both indoors and outdoors.

• Install, commission, and maintain the Vodafone network, products, and services to agreed standards and service levels, ensuring safe working practices are always upheld.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge existing processes and procedures in order to deliver operational excellence for our customers.
• Follow our Vodafone HSE Absolute Rules, without exception.

• Have a formal telecoms/electronic qualification or equivalent experience gained through previous roles.
• Have experience in service provision, fault diagnosis, and resolution across a range of telecommunications technologies, including multi vendor CPE (e.g., Cisco, Juniper and ADVA), core transmission technologies like DWDM and Ethernet, mobile networks (3G/4G/5G), microwave radio, switching and DC power systems, as well as fibre and copper cabling and termination.
• Have the ability to manage your workload effectively and work in a focused manner under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Hold a valid full UK/EU driving license (Category
  
  B).
• Have the ability to achieve and maintain Advanced Climber / Tower Rescue Certification and passing regular health assessments in accordance with MATS guidance.
• Be able to achieve and maintain…