Airband are now recruiting a Fibre Splicer - be part of our mission to Bring Better Broadband to Rural Communities!
Permanent Position covering South West/Devon - £31,000 to £33,000 depending on experience + discretionary annual bonus + vehicle + great benefits.
What we need from you?
We are looking for an experienced Fibre Splicer to support the implementation of our projects, mainly using the Openreach OH/UG infrastructure under PIA, as well as to maintain new and existing networks in the South West/Devon.
Applicants must have splicing experience and a good understanding of Fibre network build. Experienced in building/splicing splice closures and splicing in CBTs/DPs. Fault finding and resolving fibre breaks and issues. You will be part of a dedicated Team delivering high standards of connectivity through a mixture of technologies to our rural communities then this is the job for you!
Mandatory Certs -
* Static & Mobile Boom 1B & 3B
* Working at Height or SA051C Tetra
* Emergency First Aid
* Asbestos Awareness & Manual Handling
* Street Works Unit 02 SLG
* SA001 Overhead Safety
* SA002 Underground Safety
* S7 Sub Duct & Cable Installation
* S8 Overhead Cable Installation
* S9 Pole Step Adjustment
* NOPS Card
Your Experience?
* Knowledge of or currently be working to PIA standards
* In-depth understanding and experience of IT networking (TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, Switches, Routers, PoE, Fibre optic networks, Client/server)
* Experience and certifications in the installation and maintenance of fibre optic networks, Fusion Splicing, OTDR testing, particularly PIA qualifications.
* Lots of motivation when lone working but also be a great team player
* Ability to analyse and solve problems whilst under pressure
* Comfortable working at heights
* Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative
* A genuine interest in the IT sector with the ability to suggest and implement new technologies as they emerge
* Able to manage your own workload and hit the ground running
* Ability to motivate and meet tight deadlines, always ensuring work is completed to a high standard whilst health and safety standards are met.
If you meet the criteria above we would love to hear from you.
What will the role involve?
* Fusion splicing
* OTDR use
* Installation of Customer Termination Point
* Be able to build & deliver successful first-time fibre infrastructure to current PIA standards
* Testing & commissioning of Fibre Network Infrastructures
* Troubleshooting individual and wider network issues
* Liaising with both colleagues and customers; keeping in regular contact with office staff
* Being punctual and conducting all work to high standards of neatness
* OOH on call work may be required on a rota basis
* Ensure the appropriate H&S is adhered to
* Correct use of safety equipment and procedures
What can Airband Offer you?
* Competitive Basic Salary dependant on professional experience.
* Discretionary Annual Bonus.
* Use of a works Vehicle
* 25 days of paid leave a year rising to 30 plus bank holidays with service.
* 5% Airband pension plus a minimum 3% employee contribution.
* Customer referral bonus - a thank you for every customer you send our way.
* We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and in the office.
* Free Broadband - If you are in our coverage, you can benefit from free broadband with us!
* 20% off your monthly line rental on EE’s phone, tablet, SIM only or mobile broadband plans.
* Car financing scheme, Cycle to work, Tech scheme, Healthcare and medical insurance. Dental care, and Health cash fund (dependent on the length of service)
* Airshare (employee discount platform) - discounts on everyday shopping, weekly groceries, holidays, the list is endless - save up to £1,000 a year!
* Refer a friend reward scheme – a selection of great rewards to choose from!
Pre-employment checks
Please note that you are required to have the right to work in the UK and we request satisfactory references as part of our recruitment process. A DBS check may be required for a number of our roles, particularly those that are customer-facing. Also, a driving licence may be required for positions that require you to be out in the field as part of the role.
Recruitment agency support is not required at this time.
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