Fibre Field Engineer - Build

Already working in Telecoms but looking for a break into fibre? A role that will support you with training that will include sector accredited courses on underground and overhead PIA, NRSWA, etc, as well as internal training on the Gigaclear network, fibre splicing and testing?

A starting salary of between £28,000 and £32,000 dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications / accreditations

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Field Engineer will be responsible for a variety of tasks involved in the Build of the Gigaclear FTTH / FTTP network. Works will include traditional (civils / buried) and PIA PON underground and overhead build methodologies. The Field Engineer will be responsible for ensuring all works meet Gigaclear standards as well as compliance with NRSWA, SROH and the relevant build & fibre specifications.

Key Accountability & Responsibilities

• Delivery of the allocated work programmes, working with stakeholders to deliver on time, safely and to standard
• Build and delivery of traditional bury and new PIA PON build communities
• Fibre splicing and testing
• Responsibility for their own and teams’ assurance across quality and Health & Safety standards

Knowledge & Experience

• Ideally a background in Civils, Fibre and / or Telecoms Builds or Installations
• Knowledge of Telecoms networks, ideally fibre optic networks (FTTH / FTTP)
• Or previous experience of installations, fault fix, repair and maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and fix network issues
• Previous knowledge and experience of in the field Civils specifications desirable – eg NRSWA
• Able to understand, interpret and adhere to risk & method assessments

Qualifications & Accreditations

• Full driving licence (manual), held for 12 months+
• DBS check (or ability to pass)
• Ideally already hold a NRSWA Operative accreditation

Here at Gigaclear, we aspire to tackle connectivity inequality and make life more digitally advanced. We are bridging the digital divide - bringing all the benefits of ultrafast fibre broadband, directly to homes and businesses across the UK.

Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities

We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all.

• Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution
• Income protection & life assurance
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days!
• Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions
• Flexible working environment
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events

Our values

Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values.

Find a way, Be committed, Do the right thing, Keep it simple.