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IT Communications Rollout Engineer | 6 Month Temporary Contract | Head Office, Lisburn Road
at Praxis Care Belfast in Belfast (Published at 19-01-2026)
Job Summary:
The post holder will be required to manage the changeover in 45 Praxis Northern Ireland sites from copper internet MPLS connections to either Fibre to the Premises or SOGEA (part fibre) MPLS technology.
This will involve liaising with our WAN provider who will order the appropriate lines and coordinate 3 rd Party engineers for site visits. The post holder will have to be physically being on site managing the 3 rd party engineers to install the appropriate infrastructure into the correct locations without affecting any existing communications services on the sites.
The post holder will then manage the changeover of the computers, telephone, printers etc network infrastructure with minimal downtime liaising with the Praxis IT Department.
There may be some sites that will require changing their analogue phone systems to IP phone systems and this will involve coordinating with the Praxis IT infrastructure team who will organise a Virtual telephone exchange, the DDI lines and handsets that will need setup on the site.
It is anticipated this role with spend the vast majority of the time on Praxis site visits covering the AM (8am-1pm) or PM (1pm to 6pm) 3 rd party engineer visits to each site across Northern Ireland thus must be able to cover these earlier and later working times as required on each site.
All applicants for positions at the level of Manager or above within Praxis Care are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. This includes any direct or indirect involvement with individuals, firms, companies, or organisations that have, or are seeking to establish, a contractual relationship with Praxis Care.
Failure to declare such interests may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. If a conflict of interest is identified after an appointment has been made, it may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.
Key Accountabilities:
- Liaise with Praxis WAN provider and 3rd Party Engineers on install dates and times
- Liaise with each Praxis Service Manager on the IT communication services they currently have and what would need transferred
- Liaise with Praxis IT Support and Infrastructure teams on any communication services that require moving
- To liaise with the relevant Praxis Service Manger on site to minimise disruption
- Manage the changeover from copper MLS lines to Fibre/Sogea MPLS lines on each site
- Manage the setup and installation of any telephone services that need converted to IP
- Ensure the IT Asset Register is maintained and updated will all movements.
- To provide IT support on any other site related issues and these can be escalated to the IT Service desk team to assist with.
About The Role
Requirements of the Role:
- Participate in the organisation’s performance management process.
- Adhere to and model the organisation's values, behaviours, and competencies at all times.
- Carry out duties of the role in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations, and policies.
- Perform additional duties of the role and other required tasks as necessary.
The duties mentioned are not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to carry out other responsibilities as needed. It should be noted that stated duties or the location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications:
- HND (or recognised equivalent) in an ICT related discipline
OR
- Five GCSEs (A-C) including Maths and English including at least 2 years' experience in an ICT environment.
- Must have a valid full driving license for at least 1 year.
- Experience with Windows Laptops/Desktops
- Experience with IT networks • Ability to prioritise and plan work
- Working collaboratively with Suppliers and/or Customers
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical thinking clearly to others
- Analytical and methodical in dealing with work and ability to effectively manage workload in a structured and efficient way
- Highly initiative driven and creative in approach to solving problems
- Proactive and solution oriented and plans ahead to achieve outcomes
- Constantly seeks value based outcomes and strives for continuous improvement
Attributes:
- Highly driven and energetic in approach to getting things done
- Reliable, personable and positive in approach
Required Criteria
- HND (or recognised equivalent) in an ICT related discipline OR Five GCSEs (A-C) including Maths and English including at least 2 years' experience in an ICT environment.
- Must have a valid full driving license for at least 1 year
- Experience with Windows Laptops/Desktops
Desired Criteria
- Microsoft Professional Qualifications
- TIL Qualifications
- WAN or LAN protocol experience
- IP Telephony experience
Skills Needed
Microsoft Office Suite, Communication, Teamwork
About The Company
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.
If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Company Benefits
Why Join Praxis Care?
Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave
Salary
£26,994.00 - £30,680.00 per year
