Telecommunications engineer
Tasks
- Erects and maintains mobile telecoms infrastructure.
- Locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment.
- Connects cables and tests for any defects.
- Assists with the erection of wooden poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines.
- Tests installation and makes any further necessary adjustments.
- Uses testing equipment to locate defective components of circuitry and makes any necessary repairs.
- Installs telephones, switchboards and coin operated phone boxes.
- Fixes connecting wires from underground and aerial lines to premises and connects cable terminals to inside wiring.
- Installs internal cabling and wiring for telephone systems and networks and fits and wires junction and distribution boxes.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 13% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£31,064 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for telecommunications engineer is £31,064
1,725 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,725. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for telecommunications engineer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £31,064 per year. That is about £2,589 per month or £15.93 per hour. New workers generally start on £26,517, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £52,899
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,725 people are employed in the region.
