Telecoms Engineer In The Highlands & Islands Of Scotland

TL;DR

Telecoms Engineer In The Highlands & Islands Of Scotland: Building, maintaining, installing, and repairing full fibre connections in remote Scottish communities with an accent on delivering critical digital infrastructure and supporting local economies. Focus on hands-on engineering solutions in challenging environments and ensuring connectivity for people and businesses across rugged terrain.

Location: Fort William, Skye, Inverness, United Kingdom. This is an onsite role in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland, involving work in remote and outdoor environments.

Company

hirify.global Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group, runs the UK's digital network, connecting homes, schools, businesses, and governments across the UK to the world.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, install, and repair fibre connections across the Highlands and Islands.
• Work hands-on as part of a dynamic and skilled field team.
• Engineer solutions in the most remote corners of Scotland.
• Support local customers face-to-face.
• Use technical expertise and creativity to overcome engineering and environmental demands of the landscape.
• Help power rural innovation and give people the freedom to live and work where they choose.

Requirements

• Strong customer-first attitude, with a passion for solving problems and delivering high standards.
• Clear, confident communication, with the ability to collaborate across teams and share your knowledge.
• Adaptability and resilience to work in changing, remote, or outdoor environments.
• A safety-first mindset, always looking out for yourself and others.
• Motivation for personal development and a willingness to grow and support others.
• Experience working in rural, isolated, or challenging environments is a strong plus.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus.
• BT Pension scheme, with minimum 5% employee contribution and 10% BT contribution.
• Equal family leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at the statutory rate for all parents.
• Enhanced women’s health support, including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, and period care.
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• 2 weeks carer’s leave.
• World-class training and development opportunities.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Opportunity for flexible working arrangements, including job share or reduced hours.