Telecoms Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and training services company in Leeds is hiring Telecoms Engineers for ongoing projects on TFL Underground sites. Responsibilities include installation and testing of structured cabling systems within a safety-critical environment. Ideal candidates must hold relevant qualifications and be comfortable working night shifts. This role offers performance-based continuation and potential for progression.

Benefits

Enhanced pay rates for weekend work

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must possess a Sentinel card (ICI).
• DBS Check is mandatory.
• Need a JIB or Skill Card in Telecoms / Data / Electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test CAT6A structured cabling systems.
• Support cabling routes and containment installations.
• Ensure work adheres to project specifications.

Skills

Installation of structured cabling systems

Quality standards compliance

Safety commitment

Education

Sentinel card

DBS Check

JIB or Skill Card

Tools

Face Fit Certification

Job description

Overview

Telecoms Engineers

Reports To: SPC (Electrical)
Team Size: 4-5 Operatives per SPC
Location: TFL Underground Sites (Zones 1-3)
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday, 23:45 – 04:45
Duration: Ongoing (Project runs until end of 2026; continuation based on performance)

Responsibilities

• Installation, termination, and testing of CAT6A structured cabling systems.
• Installation, termination, and testing of antennas, racks, and associated telecoms equipment.
• Support with cabling routes and containment installations where required.
• Ensure all work is completed to design specifications, quality standards, and project timescales.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and teamwork within a live rail environment.

Mandatory Qualifications & Requirements

• Sentinel card (ICI)
• DBS Check
• JIB or Skill Card (Telecoms / Data / Electrical discipline)
• Asbestos Awareness Certificate
• Face Fit Certification (proof required or test to be undertaken)

Preferred Qualifications

• PASMA (Mobile Tower Access)
• QUAF (Qualified Underground Access for Fibre)
• L&E (Lift & Escalator Competency – advantageous for station environments)

Additional Information

• Weekend work will be available at enhanced pay rates.
• Work is based on TFL Underground sites in Zones 1-3; applicants must be comfortable working nights in safety-critical environments.
• Continued work is performance-based, with potential opportunities for progression within the wider project team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.