Electrical / Mechanical Engineer - (Inverness)

BT Group•Scotch Plains, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Electrical Power & Cooling Engineers are at the heart of keeping BT’s networks operating 24/7 365 days a year. Utilising their expertise and knowledge in both Low and High Voltage systems, generators, emergency lighting, cooling, alarms and UPS they ensure that the BT estate continues to work no matter the circumstances. Working with their experienced teams within our exchange buildings as well as other environments, including radio sites, rooftops and outdoors, they are required to support the variety of electrical power systems and cooling equipment that ensures our networks keep the UKs internet working. Vital in supporting us in meeting strict SLAs they utilise their variety of skills, taking ownership of their patches and coaching those around them.   A comprehensive technical training pathway is assigned to cover the maintenance activities required in the role, this will be a mixture of face to face,  virtual, internal and external delivery methods and may involve some overnight stays and travel.   As part of the role you will be required to contribute to out of hours callout by joining a Formal On Call Framework (commonly a 1 in 4 attendance with a varied requirement subject to local/geographical nuances) to support 24x7 service as needed by the business. This will be agreed towards the completion of the training journey.   A full UK manual drivers licence is needed for this role. This role is Located in the Highlands with Inverness being our central location but serving the Highland mainland and into Moray also day to day. Key Purpose of the RoleAn important part of Network Engineering is leading by example, be that sharing knowledge and supporting new individuals, through to truly living by the BT values. As a member of the Networks Field Engineering team, you are expected to uphold our BT values, leading by example throughout your career with us whilst being an integral part of your wider team. Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies. Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

Requirements

Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role i.e. able to bend, stretch, kneel and crouch. Also must be able to climb, work at floor and ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and road side infrastructure, lift heavy drums/cables and recognise coloured wiring
Electrical competency City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2 or equivalent NVQ or equivalent industry qualification
BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3/HNC/HND/MOET Level 3/ET Level 3 or equivalent.
Individuals will be required to hold a Full UK manual Driving Licence.

Nice To Haves

18th Edition Regs – or current electrical regulations, move to preferred list
Inspection, Testing and Verification (C&G 2392-10)
Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
HVAC Refrigeration C&G/NVQ Level 3
F-GAS category 1
Demonstrable experience of repairing and maintaining Air Conditioning Split systems
Experience of working with DC power systems
Coaching/mentoring/supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Identification & proactive reporting of HSE/Compliance/Design issues to our Power Environmental or Power Technical Support teams.
Ownership of designated patch and sites to contribute towards area, regional and unit objectives.
Sharing of best practice, supporting colleagues in applying new ideas, technologies or processes.
Responsibility & ownership of critical and urgent network repair/provision/maintenance activity.
Execution of prioritised work items ensuring that this is aligned with the wider team and unit’s priorities through co-ordination with patch managers and senior colleagues.
Risk assessment for health and safety.
Raising of issues / risks to more senior individuals to facilitate change.
Understanding of what is expected and proactively take opportunities to increase own skills to support the team's work.
Raises opportunities to improve the process in work area and beyond.
Individuals’ hold responsibility for monitoring, actioning and meeting all required compliance (including health surveillance, such as rigging medical) if required. In addition to this they are expected to be always fully presentable wearing provided corporate clothing for the role.

Benefits

Opportunity of earnings uplift through 1-4 on call allowance (when trained) and overtime (business need on both)
Work vehicle provided (with home parking privileges) - saves on personal transport costs
Tools, uniform, clothing, and all PPE provided
Product training over 18 months
Any additional City & Guilds qualification paid for 
World-class training and development opportunities
Career progression opportunities (e.g., Advanced or Technical Support roles)
BT Pension scheme: minimum 5% employee contribution, 10% BT contribution
22 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing with service
Weekends and bank holidays excluded from core attendance – promoting work-life balance
Attendance pattern flexibility (through local agreements)
Health & Wellbeing support team – EAP, Mental Health, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy
Huge range of flexible benefits (cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan)
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
Discounted broadband, mobile, and TV packages
Access to 100's of retail discounts including EE and BT Shop