IT
Network Engineer - Telephony Voice
Job ID: 009935
Location: Bradford, UK, BD5 8LJ
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: Up to £53,000 Dependent on Experience + Bonus & Benefits
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As our new Network Engineer - Telephony, you'll be supporting the Telephony platform used across the YBS organisation which supports colleagues across our branch network, contact centres, our head office sites and back-office colleagues. This role is a varied and can be quite fast paced where no two days are the same. Our platform is Mitel based with a number of other services integrated into the overall platform.
This is a hybrid role with remote working and some onsite presence in our Bradford and central Leeds offices.
The team operates a 24 x 7, 365 days on call rota.
About the role
We manage 1st and 2nd line resolution to the telephony incidents and admin requests raised by our internal colleagues across the organisation. We also work with 3rd party support and are the link between both companies. As Telephony Voice Network Engineer, you will -
Manage and support (daily) of the telephony applications for our main sites and branch network
Troubleshoot complex telephony problems across suppliers and departments using a logical and methodical approach. Collating information to escalate to our 3rd party where required
Lead the planning and co-ordination of planned works, including raising changes, representation at CAB and updating stakeholders
Support our colleagues through implementation of service improvements or support in use of our systems
Provide out of hours support through on call and planned changes to keep our systems running smoothly
Ensure documentation meets the required standard and is kept centrally for all support services and systems
Assist colleagues in adopting our technology applications and best practices
About you
Do you have experience in supporting telephony systems? Do you strive to provide excellent customer service whilst continuing to learn new skills? If so, this role could be for you! You will also have -
Experience in supporting telephony platforms, our existing platform is Mitel based with a number of applications such as Mitel Border Gateway, MiVoice Business, Mitel Contact Centre and Micollab
Be adaptable and keen to learn new technologies as these change over time
Experience with other Telephony applications such as call recording, Workforce Management, Eckoh IVR, Dialler would be advantageous
Strong workload management skills and working at pace
Business Impact
We may be almost 160 years old, but we’re still leading the way when it comes to digital transformation. Our ever-growing IT, Transformation and Digital teams are embracing innovation to shape change. And drive us into the modern age of information, AI, and automation. All whilst keeping us, and our members, safe. So, they have a real impact on our transformation journey, and our future. And that means you can too!
Learning & Development
Everyone can build a career path they love here. And that’s because we offer a wide range of programmes, opportunities and more to help you learn, grow, and develop – and reach your full potential.
These include...
- Personal Growth Toolkits - a range of materials that help you discover your strengths, identify your goals, and your next steps.
- Secondment and Stretch opportunities – helping you gain experience in different areas of our business and new ways of working.
- Learning Champion Network – opportunities to work outside of your immediate area and build new skills.
- Apprenticeships and Professional Qualifications – a range of brilliant apprenticeships and programmes available to everyone.
- REACH Diverse Leadership Programme – helping our Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse leaders progress into senior leadership roles.
Our ways of working and flexibility
We know there’s no single right way of working that fits everyone. That’s why we’re not trying to find one. Instead, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that when we’re working flexibly, together and apart, we’re working at our best. We help our colleagues get the most out of work, and take care of themselves, wherever they’re working.
We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
Find out more about our Ways of WorkingAbout Our Benefits
Everyone’s different. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards that we think you’ll love – whatever’s important to you, and whatever stage of life you’re at. Such as…
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Our pension scheme (where you can get up to 11% from us)
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On target bonus of 7% (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%)
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Access to brilliant health benefits
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Life assurance at 6 times your salary
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25 days’ holiday (and the option to buy more)
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Cycle to work or an interest-free loan for an annual ticket
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Wellbeing resources and tools
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Retail and Leisure discounts
Meet the Recruiter(s)
Mike Peel
Resourcing & Inclusion Specialist
Connect with Mike PeelI partner with the following business areas on all things resourcing & inclusion: IT, Transformation, Data, Digital Channels, Finance and Financial Crime.
I joined the team in September 2021 and I absolutely love working for YBS! It’s a brilliant place to work, with an incredibly friendly, flexible and inclusive culture.
I’ve got lots of experience in Recruitment, Talent & HR across Retail, Charity and Financial Services. Throughout my career I’ve partnered with every head office function you can think of! Everything from Trading, Marketing and Finance through to HR, Property and Legal.
I love supporting people with their careers and development, so if you’d like to chat to me about what it’s like to work at YBS or want to find out more about our latest opportunities, then it would be great to connect!
Holly Gallagher
Resourcing & Inclusion Specialist
Connect with Holly GallagherSince joining YBS in June 2023, I have had the pleasure of supporting the wider business with all things recruitment. Covering IT, Transformation, Data, Digital Channels, Finance and Financial Crime.
YBS has been a great place to work both professionally and personally as I have been provided with the support to upskill and learn, and recently had the opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship which has been truly amazing!
If you are keen to learn more about the culture here at YBS, or any current opportunities I'd love to hear from you!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
You’ll find people from all walks of life here, with different cultures, beliefs, ages, outlooks and more. And we’re proud of our differences. So we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to be their whole self at work.
Our five Colleague Networks play an important role in helping that happen – and have a real impact on our everyday working life here. Each is closely linked to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, and sponsored by a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
And we also have our Colleague Support groups, such as ManKind and Family Foundations, where colleagues can connect, and talk about issues that matter.
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