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BT Group • Lerwick, United Kingdom

Senior Specialist Engineer

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Job Description

Recruiter: Jayson Coley-Wynters

Career Grade: Team Member (Competitive + Benefits)

Internal Closing Date: 1st October

Job Description

Why this role matters

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for
our customers, for society and our communities.
In a world where Business customers’ expectations are increasingly shaped by their consumer
experiences, customer experience is becoming a key battleground for differentiation. In addition
customers are turning to new solutions often bringing together multiple communication
capabilities in to a single solution.


What I'll be doing

 Install, maintain and repair BT Enterprise’s most complex voice solutions, e.g. Avaya Red &
specialist applications
 Install, set up, optimise, decommission and repair server infrastructure
 To support the remote service desks on the most complex cloud based applications and
advise on a “smart hands” basis
 Install, set up, optimise, decommission and repair physical or virtual handsets, gateways and
end-user devices connected to the main switch
 Install, set up, optimise, decommission and repair more complex data networks (typically
WANs and LANs) from Enterprise portfolio e.g. These may be Avaya, Cisco, Juniper, NEXUS or
equivalent
 Install, configure, optimise, decommission and repair BT-sold firewalls
 Install, set up, optimise, decommission and repair servers and storage solutions from the
Enterprise IT portfolio
 Install, set up and repair BT SIP and associated CPE/gateways


The Skills you will need

1. Brilliant customer service skills and experience in dealing with Business customers
2. Great empathy and listening skills so I can have Great Conversations with our customers
3. Recent and relevant expertise of complex telecom engineering solutions
4. The ability to mix and match to develop solutions
5. Accreditations, as appropriate
6. Proven experience of logical problem solving, initiative and independent working
7. Proactive attitude to self-development and learning

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Enhanced paternity leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
25 (UK, increasing with service) / 21 (India) days annual leave + bank holidays
Carer’s leave – Two weeks paid leave
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Private GP service – 24/7 virtual GP access for UK colleagues
Mental health platform access – Silvercloud
Adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Shared parental leave
Buy or sell annual leave – buy up to 5 days/year pro rata
Employee assistance programme
Bank holiday swaps
Share options
Compassionate leave
Faith rooms
Salary sacrifice
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Enhanced sick pay – 3 months
Optional unpaid leave
Returnship
Complimentary Medical Services
Travel loan
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Volunteer days – 3 volunteer days per year
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
In house training
Mentoring
LinkedIn learning license – unlimited access
Learning platform – internal and external learning content via Degreed
L&D budget – sponsored accreditation available for certain professions
Coaching
Referral bonus
Neo-natal leave

Working at BT Group

Company employees:

100,000 across BT Group (24,000 at BT Business)

Gender diversity (m:f):

74.3:25.7 (BT Group)

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