Fibre Engineer

Circet Group; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in the UK is seeking a Fibre Engineer for field-based work in Guildford and Reading. This role involves installing and maintaining fibre networks, delivering excellent customer service, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in fibre engineering or a strong willingness to learn, along with a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary and career advancement opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fully maintained company van

Fuel card

Tools and PPE

Full training

Company pension scheme

Development programmes

Clear career pathways

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a fibre or telecoms engineering environment or a strong desire to learn.
• Knowledge of FTTP / FTTH technologies.
• Experience or understanding of fibre splicing and testing.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Confident working at heights (up to 15 metres).
• Strong attention to detail with a right-first-time mindset.
• Friendly, professional and customer-focused approach.
• Confident using smartphones or tablets for work instructions.
• Full UK manual driving licence (minimum 12 months, max 6 points).
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Installing, servicing and maintaining FTTP/FTTH fibre networks and CPE.
• Carrying out overhead and underground fibre installations using Openreach PIA.
• Splicing and testing fibre within acceptable loss limits.
• Using and maintaining equipment including splicing machines and power meters.
• Following health, safety, quality and incident reporting procedures.

Skills

Fibre or telecoms engineering experience

Knowledge of FTTP / FTTH technologies

Fibre splicing and testing

Working outdoors in various conditions

Working at heights

Detail-oriented mindset

Customer-focused approach

Using tech devices

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Fibre Engineer

Location: Field-based (Reading & Guildford)

Contract: Full-time

Hours: Typically 48 hours per week (flexibility required)

Salary: £30,725.76 – £33,948.80 per annum

About Circet UK

Circet IRE & UK is Europe’s leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, powering connectivity across the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power sectors. With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we’re proud to connect communities, invest in our people, and deliver work we genuinely stand behind.

Our Home Division is growing, and we’re looking for skilled and motivated Fibre Engineers to help deliver high-quality fibre networks for residential customers on major contracts, including Openreach and client-specific networks.

Accreditations (Desirable)

• SA001, SA002
• NRSWA (Unit 2 – Signing, Lighting & Guarding)
• IPAF 1b
• Openreach-related accreditations (e.g.S7, S8, N23, N27, N28, K8)

Don’t tick every box? That’s okay, training and accreditation support may be provided depending on experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing, servicing and maintaining FTTP/FTTH fibre networks and CPE
• Carrying out overhead and underground fibre installations using Openreach PIA and client-specific networks
• Splicing and testing fibre within acceptable loss limits
• Using and maintaining equipment including works tablets, fibre splicing machines, power meters, fibre identifiers and microscopes
• Working from job packs and build plans to deliver work safely, efficiently and right-first-time
• Completing fibre blowing, cabling, backfill and reinstatement works within customer boundaries
• Ensuring signing, lighting and guarding meet NRSWA and street works requirements
• Delivering a professional, customer-focused service at all times
• Accurately completing daily progress reports and required documentation
• Following all health, safety, quality and incident reporting procedures
• Supporting junior engineers and setting the standard for quality and safe working

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience in a fibre or telecoms engineering environment (or a strong desire to learn)
• Knowledge of FTTP / FTTH technologies
• Experience or understanding of fibre splicing and testing
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Confident working at heights (up to approximately 15 metres)
• Strong attention to detail with a right-first-time mindset
• Friendly, professional and customer-focused approach
• Confident using smartphones or tablets for work instructions
• Full UK manual driving licence (minimum 12 months, max 6 points)
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary of £30,725.76 – £33,948.80 with strong long-term earning potential
• Fully maintained company van, fuel card, tools, PPE and uniform
• Full training and industry-recognised qualifications
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus and development programmes
• Death in service and personal accident cover
• Clear career pathways within Circet
• A supportive, inclusive and safety-first culture where your work matters

Diversity & Inclusion

Circet IRE & UK is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Ready to help build the UK’s fibre future? Join Circet and grow your career with us.