Fibre Splicers
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Position Overview & Specifications
We require experienced Fibre Engineers to join a leading Telecoms company who are currently going through exceptional growth. Working on a contract basis covering the Derbyshire area, own van and tools required.
Fibre Engineers
To excel in this role, you'll need
- Previous experience working on the Openreach OH/UG network
- Experience splicing, dressing fibre within closure trays internal/external, labelling cables and trays as per the job pack/schedule.
- Understanding of how to use an OTDR, optical power meters and various methods of testing and fibre fault finding PON/optical networks.
- NRSWA Unit 2 - Signing Lighting and guarding
- Experience of connecting customers from the access node; installing fibre drop cable, CSP, ONT and in home CPE.
- Able to prove duct routes in both Exascale and Openreach PIA networks using rod and roping methods
- Demonstrable experience in cable and sub-duct pulling techniques
- Knowledge of how to blow large fibre count cables over 2-4km distances, fleeting cable at mid-span points.
- Willingness to travel between distribution and spine network deployment sites/areas.
- Ability to work in confined spaces from time to time such as manholes.
- Set up a area of work safely inline with the various regulations
- Must have own van and tools
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Salary: £500.00-£3,000.00 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CFMK001
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fibre Splicers roles across 365Recruit's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £75 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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