Fibre Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Overtime
Pension
Company Van/Fuel
Critical illness cover
Life Assurance
Role
Fibre Splicers required for work across the Central Belt and other areas of Scotland
Responsibilities
Live network Fusion splicing using Fujikura 70s or similar
Splicing and testing of external optical fibres to the end customer premise in line with quality standards using OTDR /ILM/PMD/CD/EXFO FTB200 or similar.
Adherence with Health and Safety legislation, working safely using NRASWA gate guard and signage as appropriate.
Document completed fibre distribution points both inside the closure and externally showing position on chamber or on pole
Requirements
Hold a valid NRSWA street works Operative unit 2 card
Ability to produce, update and interpret records of daily work logs, data recordings, network design maps
40 hours per week and would need to go on call for one week in five.
Desirable
Scottish Power accreditations;
Required WI 1 &2 (Work instruction 1 & 2)
Desired: EN1 1 (Independent Entry)
Highly Desired: SB1 or SB2, SR3 or SR4
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scotland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- Fluent spoken and written english (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SS456
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 Engineer roles across Syme Solutions Ltd'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 £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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