Wireless Network Engineer
Sudlows · Miles Platting, Manchester ·
- Category
- Network engineering
- Salary
- GBP 40,000 – 50,000 / year
Field-based Wireless Network Engineer at Sudlows in Manchester who installs, configures, tests and documents wireless access and LAN backhaul systems for enterprise clients, running surveys and troubleshooting wired/wireless networks. Core tech: Aruba, Cisco, Ekahau, and IP networking (QoS, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, SNMP).
Salary: £40,000 - 50,000 per year
Requirements:- Demonstrable knowledge of wireless network installation, surveys, and analysis
- Demonstrable knowledge of switched and routed LAN network architecture
- Verifiable experience working with wireless and networking technologies
- Verifiable experience using wireless surveying tools such as Ekahau
- Demonstrable knowledge of IP networking and strong general IT competence
- Experience using networking tools to analyse and resolve networking issues
- Understanding and experience with networking elements such as QoS, DNS, DHCP, Radius, TACACS, and SNMP
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when completing documentation
- Working knowledge of current standards governing wireless networking
- Excellent customer-facing manner
- Flexibility regarding working location and hours
- UK driving licence
- Industry-recognised wireless or networking training and certification, such as CCNA or above
- Manufacturer-awarded training and certification in wireless network installation or design, such as Aruba, Cisco, or Aerohive
- A recognised degree-level qualification in an IT-related discipline
- Specific experience or training in other IT or network-related areas, such as switching and routing or client/server installation
- Experience or recognised training with other intelligent-building technologies, such as intelligent lighting, HVAC, and energy management
- CSCS or ECS card
- Install, configure, test, and document wireless access and LAN backhaul systems
- Maintain and troubleshoot a range of wireless technologies
- Work with switched and routed LAN network architecture
- Maintain the integrity and security of end-client systems
- Interpret proposal documents, schematics, and drawings
- Complete work-related documentation accurately and promptly, including test results, commissioning information, drawings, and O&M information
- Deliver high-quality workmanship and self-audit work
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation
- Coordinate with other systems and subcontractors, particularly those working on structured cabling, IP security, and building intelligence systems
- Complete required internal documentation
- Follow our health and safety standards and company processes
- Provide a high level of customer service and communicate clearly with internal and external contacts
- Assist in other areas of our business as required, including potentially contributing to wireless network design and switched or routed network implementation
- Aruba
- Cisco
- LAN
- Network
- Security
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This Wireless Network Engineer role sits within the operational side of our Enterprise Services team. At Sudlows, we take pride in the quality of our designs and installations and in how we engage with our customers. The role involves working with wireless technologies alongside structured cabling and active network architecture, and requires ongoing learning to keep pace with changing technology. We expect our engineers to uphold our standards for customer service, workmanship, health and safety, and documentation.
last updated 40 week of 2026