FWA Broadband Installation Engineer

Kirby Misperton
9 months ago
Applications closed

FWA Installation Engineer - North Yorkshire Builds

We’re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online. So we’re on a mission to provide just that. Lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind.

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people, and we’re looking for an Installation Engineer to help us connect rural communities to superfast broadband.

Could that be you? If being out and about, on you tools gets you out of bed in the morning, and helping customers get connected puts a smile on your face then we would love to find out more about you.

Here’s why you’ll love this role…

  • You will be out in the field with new scenery every day.

  • Knowing you you have helped customers in rural areas get connected will give you a sense of pride.

  • You will love being on your tools, installing broadband connections to our customers at their homes

  • You will be able to upskill and learn about our hybrid networks.

    Here’s why you’ll be great in this role…

  • You have experience in a similar role - You might have worked in satellite or cctv installs, or you might be just handy with tools and looking for your next career move - we do offer full training.

  • Even better if you have knowledge of FWA connections, either from a telecoms or military experience.

  • Customer care comes second nature to you.

  • You have a full clean driving licence and can successfully pass a DBS check.

    The benefits…

  • Pension – 5% employer / 5% employee contribution.

  • WPA Health Scheme – Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, NHS parking claim back, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts.

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off.

  • High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc.

  • Free Parking on site.

  • Hybrid Working.

  • Regular ‘Lunch & Learns’ and company wide ‘Elevenses’ meets to discuss company direction.

  • Social Events – Summer and Christmas parties etc.

  • Thank Q Awards –Monthly £50 winner, yearly £500 winner.

    … and more.

    Please note - Unfortunately, we can’t offer visa sponsorship

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