Cabling Telecoms Field Engineer

CompanyFocus Group

LocationSwinton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/27/2026

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Occupation Type

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Telecoms Field Engineer - UK North

Home Based but frequent travel across the UK North (Manchester)

Salary £30,000 plus Van + Fuelcard + Overtime/On-call + Benefits

Focus Group is seeking an experienced Telecoms Field Engineer to join our growing technical team, supporting the deployment and maintenance of unified communications and telephony solutions across the Manchester region.

About Focus Group

As a leading managed service provider with over 1,300 employees, we specialise in unified communications, cloud telephony, and IT managed services. We're backed by HG Capital and committed to delivering exceptional technical solutions to our clients.

The Role

You'll be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting telecoms infrastructure across client sites in the North/Manchester region. This hands-on role combines technical expertise in telephony systems with structured cabling and fibre installation, ensuring our clients receive reliable, high-performance communications solutions.

This is a home-based position

with travel across the Manchester region most days.

What You'll Do

Deploy structured cabling solutions across commercial environments
Install and terminate copper cabling (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a) to industry standards
Install blown fibre tubing and cables using specialised equipment
Perform fibre optic splicing, termination, and testing
Conduct OTDR testing and use light source/power meters for verification
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on client sites
Participate in on-call rota to support critical client systems
Ensure all installations comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
Provide technical documentation and handover information
Learn to install, configure, and maintain telecoms systems including Horizon, LG, and other unified communications platforms

Essential Experience

Cabling & Infrastructure:

Structured cabling installation and testing (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a)
Blown fibre system installation and maintenance
Fibre optic splicing, termination, and testing
OTDR testing and fusion splicing techniques

Competent with industry-standard tools and testing equipment

Willingness to learn Horizon and LG telephony systems

What We're Looking For

Self-motivated professional with excellent problem-solving skills
Strong customer service focus with professional communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Full UK driving licence (travel across the region required)
Flexibility to work overtime and participate in on-call rotation when required

What We Offer

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Company van
Overtime opportunities
On-call allowance
Fuel card
Comprehensive benefits package
Ongoing technical training and professional development
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecoms technologies
Supportive team environment within a growing organisation

Location

Home-based with travel across the Manchester region on most working days