Cable Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Comex 2000 is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed Cable Operative to join our Pre-enablement team in the West Midlands.
What are we looking for?
Are you a committed, hard-working and eager to learn individual? Then come join the Comex 2000 family!
We currently have an exciting new role to join our team as a field based Cable Operative, the successful will build and maintain new and existing core telecommunications access, specifically copper cable pulling, jointing and testing; involving heavy cable pulling, either with assist equipment or by-hand, jointing at internal & external locations, and identifying cables/parts of cables to be worked on in various locations and environments.
More specifically, we are looking for;
Β· Excellent communication skills
Β· Ability to work with minimum supervision
Β· Ability to work within a team
Β· Be able to prioritise, organise and manage tasks
Β· Experience or willingness to learn key aspects of telecommunications infrastructure
Β· Good observational and analytical skills and a good eye for detail
Β· Well-presented and have good presentation skills.
Β· Must have good IT skills - specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.
Β· Must be holding a Full Valid Driving License.
What will you be doing?
As a Cable Operative, your core responsibilities will be to β
Β· Use telecoms installation & test equipment to install with Fibre, Copper & CATV cables to client specification
Β· Work on internal databases to record actions & daily whereabouts
Β· Represent the company in a professional and helpful manner whilst interacting with service providers, end users, members of the public and Virgin Media employees where necessary
Β· Adherence to Virgin Media quality standards - copies of the quality standards will be provided by VM at audit;
Β· Ability to record changes and updates made, as a result of work carried out, updating VM with details on task closure.
Β· Ability to work safely, such as National Roads & Street Works Act
Β· Ensure all equipment used meets recognised safety standards including but not limited to tools and testers
What can we give back to you?
- As well as your traditional benefits such as holidays and pension schemes, our core is to invest in our employeeβs development through continuous training and up-skilling
- Offering career development and opportunities for progression through the business
- Access to exclusive events, shopping deals, giveaways and travel discounts
- Heavily discounted Virgin Media products, including broadband and TV services
- Refer a Friend scheme offering cash bonuses of up to Β£1000
Who are we?
Comex2000 UK Ltd is a well-established major strategic partner of choice within the telecommunication sector, specialising in network installation, maintenance and build.
At Comex2000 UK we believe that the diversity of our workforce adds to the company culture, embracing the various experiences and perspectives of our employees. We continue to drive diversity and encourage opportunities for employment through our close partnerships with ex-military and women engineering institutions.
We want to continue building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse culture of our customers and community.
We believe that our dedication to the continuous investment in people and technology keeps us at the forefront of the telecommunications industry. This approach has allowed us to grow both in culture and size.
We are on the look-out for an enthusiastic, professional and customer-oriented individuals who can join and strengthen our ever-growing team.
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https://www.comex2000uk.com/job-applicant-privacy-notice
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
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 (Β£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: Telecommunications Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cable Operative roles across Comex2000'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 Telecommunications Services.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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