What you'll be doing
An important part of Field Engineering is leading by example, be that coaching and supporting new individuals, through to truly living by the Field Engineering values. As a member of the Field Engineering team you are expected to uphold the Field Engineering and BT values, leading by example throughout your career with us whilst being an integral part of your wider team.
Key Decisions:
1. Support in ownership of designated Patch and sites to contribute towards Area, regional and unit objectives.
2. Execution of prioritised work items ensuring that this is aligned with the wider team and unit’s priorities through co-ordination with patch managers and senior colleagues.
3. Risk assessment for health and safety.
4. Raising of issues / risks to more senior individuals to facilitate change.
5. Conducts work efficiently with support of senior Engineering colleagues.
6. Understanding of what is expected and proactively take opportunities to increase own skills to support the team's work.
7. Speaks up when observing opportunities to improve the process in work area.
Individuals’ hold responsibility for monitoring, actioning and meeting all required compliance (including health surveillance, such as rigging medical) if required. In addition to this they are expected to be fully presentable at all times wearing provided corporate clothing for the role.
What skills you'll need
Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role i.e. able to bend, stretch, kneel and crouch. Also must be able to climb, work at floor and ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and roadside infrastructure, lift heavy drums/cables and recognise coloured wiring.
Individuals will be required to hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
Skills:
8. Self-Starting: Using their own initiative to drive the actions required from both themselves and wider team.
9. Ownership: Ability to support in owning and delivering tasks, activities and resources. Works with the wider team to understand priorities across the unit.
10. Communication: Able to communicate clearly and precisely through a variety of methods in any given circumstance or location.
11. Problem Solving: The ability to deal with a variety of issues and effectively implement solutions as required.
12. ICT Literacy: Confident user of MS Office suite, especially MS Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail).
13. Teamwork: Works well with and effectively supports wider team to understand patch and wider regional requirements and supports these effectively to meet wider CFU objectives.
We'll drive business success by promoting a healthy, safe and supportive environment that’s based on integrity, mutual respect and ethical behaviour.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE: Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us. DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT? Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.