Field Operations Engineer

 

Description:

We are seeking a proactive engineer to be the onsite hero and the face of Wifinity to our clients. You will deliver first-class customer support, technical solutions, and commissioning of new or upgraded sites, ensuring installations meet design and company standards. This role provides hands-on exposure to large-scale networks, infrastructure, and the commissioning process, directly supporting customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Key areas of focus:

  • Troubleshoot network and client device issues onsite, both technical and physical.
  • Collaborate with Customer Service, Technical Support, and Installation teams to diagnose, resolve, and activate sites.
  • Perform network performance analysis, compile reports, and respond to monitoring alerts.
  • Conduct scheduled maintenance and respond to live break-fix faults in the field.
  • Carry out wireless surveys, Wi-Fi optimisation, and support compliance with installation standards.
  • Provide technical services for infrastructure installation (cabling, fibre, cabinets, switches).
  • Commission remote sites onto the Wifinity core network, including circuits, radio links, fibre distribution, access points, and switches
  • Audit installation quality, acting as handover acceptance from installation teams.
  • Create and execute test procedures (cabling, fibre, wireless coverage, product testing).
  • Investigate and repair faults, liaising with management team and relevant stakeholders
  • Keep accurate records of changes, ensuring new hardware/services are integrated into monitoring systems.
  • Maintain workflow process reports and provide technical support.
  • Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with Health & Safety standards.
  • Train and support Field Engineering staff where appropriate.
  • Onboard devices, create device groups/networks/zones, synchronise devices, and edit port configurations.
  • Upgrade switch firmware locally and via remote protocols.
  • Verify router firmware versions, DHCP leases, ARP entries, IP neighbours, IP pools, VLANs, and bridges.
  • Run diagnostics (ping, IP scan) and configure DHCP options.

About you:

  • Adaptable, self-motivated, and thrive under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving mindset.
  • A "finisher" who refuses to leave jobs incomplete, with high standards and expectations.

Organization Wifinity
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Field Operations Engineer
Job Location Birmingham,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-05-01 4:15 pm
Expires on 2026-06-15