Junior Fibre Planner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company overview and job purpose:
Lightning Fibre is the leading local alternative network provider of Full Fibre broadband in East Sussex. We are headquartered in Eastbourne and have an existing broadband network in East Sussex. Our broadband network can supply our standard installed customers with anything up to 10 Gigabits in both download either, uploads.
We are a community orientated network operator, whose aim is to significantly upgrade our regions broadband infrastructure, providing local jobs, keeping local £’s in the areas we serve and acts as a vital enabler to grow our digital local economy, thereby creating further quality jobs. Lightning Fibre has bold plans afoot, with Eastbourne and Hastings at the forefront.
Those who join the Lightning Fibre design team will benefit from the broad range of experience that it has to offer. Covering civil Town mapping, Core and PIA routes and vertical MDU block wiring documentation.
Initial training will take place over the first year as you work as part of one of the three sub-departments of the design team. This training will incorporate internal engineering principles and company specification through to external, industry recognised accreditations.
No prior experience is required for this role, simply the desire to learn something new within an ever-evolving industry that can offer multiple exciting opportunities. Prove that you have the willingness to learn and succeed as Fibre optic planner and help Lightning Fibre to become one of the leading ISPs.
This role has a clearly documented progression path for the first year, as you continue to succeed alongside the Design team as a whole and work your way towards a full planner role.
Role is based on-site at our Eastbourne office with potential for some working from home however, this role involves large amounts of off-site surveying.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· Experience with Microsoft office software (Excel, Visio & Word)
· Full UK Driving License
· A team player, highly organised, confident, good communicator, resourceful, commercially aware and delivery orientated.
· Keen eye for detail and moderate numerical skills.
· A willingness to learn new skills, across multiple delivery departments.
· An interest in engineering / telecommunications would be preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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 Junior Fibre Planner roles across Lightning Fibre'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 £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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