Fibre Engineer - PIA

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How you will help us to make Zzoomm awesome….
You will be working as part of a fibre installation team engaged in deploying fibre optic cables between Zzoomm communication cabinets (Gateway, Access and Local Drop Cabinets) using Zzoomm own preinstalled ducts and overhead and underground BTOR PIA infrastructure. Once the cables are installed you will be responsible for splicing, terminating and testing the end-to-end integrity of the fibre installation.
We will rely on you to ensure that our fibre network is installed to the highest standards, you will take pride in the quality of your workmanship.
Our Zzoomm network will be built in urban and sub-urban areas which means that your working environment will be where people live and work. That means that you are the face of Zzoomm during the fibre installation phase and we will rely on you to minimise the disruption that our work will cause and do everything you can to promote a positive image and develop good relationships with local residents.
Who will guide me ..?
You will be part of a fibre team with a team leader to provide you with support on a day-to-day basis.
You will be provided with clear work instructions and method statements via a hand-held mobile device and you will be required to update progress using the same device.
There will be an office-based support group who can assist with local authority notices and permitting issues where you are working in the highway and any other queries as they arise.
A day in the life of the Fibre Engineer ..

• You will travel to sites where our build crews have recently installed cabinets, chambers and ducts and you will blow fibre optic cables through the ducts to connect the network components together, this includes work on BTOR PIA overhead and underground network
• You will be following a fibre cabling plan provided by our design function and once installed, you will carry out all necessary splicing and termination and then carry out a set of tests that will confirm the integrity and conformance to standards of each fibre section.
• You will be expected to install and terminate fibre optic cables in absolute conformance to Zzoomm standards and take pride in the quality of the work you do.
• We will expect you and your colleagues in the fibre installation team to work in such a way that disruption to the public is minimised and every opportunity to show Zzoomm as a considerate organisation is taken and our reputation is enhanced.
• As Zzoomm is a start-up company, there will be a need for all employees to be prepared to work flexibly from time to time to get things done. We will all succeed by working as a team and with every
• Individual contributing their skills and experience as needed

What we need you to have ..

• In-depth understanding of FTTP Network construction, fibre installation and testing practices
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Openreach PIA network quality standards
• BT Openreach PIA accreditations SA002/SA001 (Safety UG and OH); PIA Work In Medium Risk Confined Spaces - SA010; PIA Sub-Duct and Cable Installation (Rod and Rope) - S7; PIA Overhead Cable Installation - S8; PIA Pole Stepping on Congested Poles - S9
• Strong teamwork ethic
• Knowledge of HSEQ, NRSWA
• A valid CSCS/EUSR card
• NRSWA SLG Operative (Streetworks)
• Clean UK driving licence
• NOPS Smart Awards card
• First aid qualification
• MEWP licence would be desirable
• Tetra L1/2
• Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be able to pass a colour perception test to distinguish between different fibres.

You’ll know how to ..

• Organise your day to ensure efficient and effective fibre installation and testing
• Approach tasks motivated to produce high performance and deliver results
• Experience of the job role would be preferred, with all relevant Openreach accreditations, but this is not a must as we can provide the relevant training that is required
• Assist with training of new starter and trainees
• Ensure high standards of Build Quality
• Read designs, SLDs, Fibre schedules and follow specification
• Submit improvements and feedback in constructive way for continuous improvement

Experience You’ll Need…

• FTTP Experience and confident at working at heights and underground network
• Use of gas detections equipment
• Ability to follow basic processes and steps in a logical fashion and lead by example
• Setting up work site in line with NRSWA
• Ability to use a tablet to read and record site data; e.g. photograph as-built and up load to tablets
• Ensuring health and safety is paramount at all times and PPE is appropriate for each task
• Address and resolve problems and complaints ensuring a proactive approach is maintained to build successful working relationships with all Clients and both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring risk assessments are filled in prior to any works commencing on site.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations, including appropriate use of SLG, PPE and other tools and equipment, as well as maintaining a safe works site at all times.
• Complete all equipment checks to ensure it is fit for purpose relevant reports submitted to supervisor
• Reporting all issues, accidents, incidents to management

Our teams will say you’re…

• Health, safety and environment conscious
• A skilled fibre installation operative
• Dedicated to working to a high standard of quality
• A great team player
• Considerate to your colleagues and members of the public
• An ambassador for Zzoomm, always protecting our brand
• Open, Responsive, Agile and Reliable

This is your chance to work for a rapidly expanding broadband company with healthy growth ambitions. Each day you’ll get to work alongside talented and results driven colleagues who all have the company’s success as their end goal.
We fully recognise that it’s our employees that make Zzoomm the success story that it is and we do consider ourselves to be at the forefront of the broadband full fibre revolution in the UK.
If you are the right person for the role our team will be challenged with rewarding assignments and you will get to be part of a fantastic journey within a multifaceted and dynamic high-growth business.

Location: WS11 0LF,WS11 0LF,Cannock, Cannock WS11

Job Type: Permanent