Fibre Engineer

Grain Connect Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadband provider in the UK is looking for a Field Engineer to install and test optical fibre cables. Key responsibilities include installing fibre optics in underground ducts, conducting testing, and adhering to safety practices. Candidates should have experience with fibre splicing and hold a relevant trade card. The role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and additional benefits to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 25 days

Life insurance of 4 times your salary

Employee Incentive Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Discounts with nationwide retailers

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience in fibre splicing and joint building.
• Previous work in an underground duct network.
• Current trade card (ECS/CSCS/EUSR) required.
• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Install, connect and test optical fibre cables.
• Terminating and splicing optical fibre cables.
• Conduct power and OTDR testing.
• Report daily progress via in-house systems.
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices.

Skills

Fibre splicing

Fault finding and testing

Working with design schematics

Installation of underground networks

Communication with project managers

Tools

OTDR testing equipment

Fibre optic jointing tools

Job description

Building networks that power the future!

Permanent

Multiple Areas

Vacancy locations

• Coventry
• Nottingham

About this role

Reporting to the Field Engineering Manager you will install, connect and test a completely independent
optical fibre cable across the Grain network

Main responsibilities

• Installing fibre optic cabling in underground ducting
• Termination and splicing of fibre optic cables
• Power and OTDR testing
• Fault finding
• Installation and commissioning of active equipment
• Reporting progress daily via in house systems
• Adhering to safe working practices

Experience required

• Worked with project managers to complete network build & installations to specific deadlines
• Completed inspections to ascertain whether anything is preventing a successful installation
• Worked with design schematics, duct diagrams and works instructions.
• Worked in an underground duct network
• Prepared different types of cable sheathing systems and accessories for the jointing
• Experience of fibre splicing and joint building
• Hold a current trade card (ECS/CSCS/EUSR)
• Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 4 years

About Grain

Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing broadband providers! Headquartered in Carlisle and operating nationwide, we’re shaking up the industry with true Full Fibre, delivering lightning-fast speeds at unbeatable prices.

With millions in investment, we’re making waves from Aberdeen to Cornwall. For stand-out candidates, we can offer a range of opportunities across the UK. Now’s your chance to be part of our exciting journey!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and role-specific checks, including a basic DBS if required. Details will be provided during recruitment.

Benefits to help you thrive, personally and professionally!

Salary up to £37,955 per annum

Annual leave allowance

We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays.

Start saving for your future and we will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.

Life insurance

We provide 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.

Employee Incentive Scheme

Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Employee Referral Scheme

Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s!

Perks at Work

Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers.

Your own company van and a fuel card are included — you handle the fibre, we handle the petrol.

Apply today!

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