Datacentre and Field Ops - Associate engineer

Interested in joining a highly skilled, highly motivated & Dynamic team? If you like a fast-paced high octane work life, then this is the Role for you!

As an Associate engineer you will be a technically minded and talented individual, starting your journey to becoming a Field and Datacentre Operations engineering professional within Sky.

Working within our Network Field Ops department you will follow a comprehensive training programme throughout your journey.

Formal training will be provided (internal/External), supplemented by Informal training to gain essential network skills and experience.

You will receive salary increases per annum if you’ve successfully completed the training structure each year.

What you’ll do 

• You will be part of a Team responsible for the physical Implementation and First Line Maintenance of Sky's core IP and Transmission networks, which supports Sky products including: Broadband, Talk, Mobile, Corporate, and Wholesale services.                                                   

• The role will cover the day-to-day operations and maintenance within the Sky POP and Datacentre environments ensuring all support functions are performed to Sky’s exemplary standards.

• You will also be responsible for the physical implementation and preventative maintenance within the Sky LLU Estate, situated in Openreach telephone exchanges.

• Be responsible for the restoration of network faults across the Sky network meeting defined SLAs.

What you’ll bring

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Will have a great aptitude for Innovation and forward thinking.

• Outstanding communication skills.

• Have a great attitude and determination to learn.

• Positive energy and enthusiasm.

• Exceptional organisational skills.

• Proven experience within the Telecom / ISP industry.

• Experience in the installation of copper (Cat5e, Cat6) and fibre optic structured data cabling is essential.

The Rewards:

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• Company Vehicle – van

Where you’ll work:

Based in Somerset / Taunton area covering  Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester and S Wales area on a work pattern of 5 working days per week (United Kingdom) @ 37.5 hours/week.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.