Premier People Recruitment (PPR) are an employment business who supply temporary and permanent labour operatives to an array of industries.
PPR are currently running a recruitment drive for our client who are industry leaders within the telecoms market. They have invested millions of pounds into developing and up-skilling their contract workers to an outstanding standard.
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We are looking for skilled Copper engineers available within the next few months who have experience in the role, who hold some, if not all, relevant telecoms accreditations.
We are looking for people who:
- Have an aptitude for learning new skills
- Are self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work
- Are confident in working alone
- Have good interpersonal skills or experience working in customer service
- Have held a full UK driving license for a minimum of 12 months
Technical Requirements:
We are looking for Copper Engineers who hold some, if not all, of the below listed accreditations, including splicing, cabling, etc:
- SA001
- SA020
- C4
- E1
- F5
- F17
- H1
- NRSWA
Our client will formally assess through a series of trades tests and sign off on any accreditations that you currently hold and upskill in other areas where required.
Training:
Whilst training, you will be supervised by a team of dedicated trainers and operational support staff, who are qualified to accredit engineers across a wide range of Openreach modules and telecommunications qualifications including copper and managed provision installations, One Fibre Network: fibre to the premises and cabling, working at heights, confined space awareness and asbestos awareness.
Our client will require you to attend their training facility where you will complete a series of trades tests before being formally signed of by qualified assessors. This will verify your current accreditations and ensure you are competent in completing all jobs effectively.
At the training facility, there is a full suite of bespoke equipment to aide your journey. Facilities include:
- Multiple telegraph poles, used to teach and accredit engineers to climb and safely work at heights
- Linked joint boxes used to replicate underground working conditions
- PCP cabinets to educate engineers about safe roadside working and to teach e-side to d-side jumpering
- Live DSLAMS facilitating training on port repair and card infills
- Exchange Frames complete with working lines which simulate a working exchange environment
- Live copper bays designed to replicate a full premises install
- Fibre bays designed to simulate a full install
- Fibre exchange equipment, SOF, OFF & OFRs
What to expect:
- Upon completion of training/trades tests, engineers will be issued with a company van, full PPE and tools
- All field workers are allocated a line manager/supervisor as a main point of contact
- You will be allocated jobs per day within your designated area – jobs include working outside, at height and within customer premises
- Engineers are paid per jobs completed each day
Please note, this is a physically demanding role, including working at heights and can include climbing telegraph poles multiple times a day.
If you are looking for the next step within your career, working with an established Company with longevity and continuity please apply here or contact our office as we have roles immediately available UK wide.
Benefits:
- Company vehicle provided
- All tools provided
- Work localised your home address
- Opportunity to progress and upskill within the telecoms industry
- Training costs and accommodation costs for training covered up front by Client
We have hundreds of vacancies for Telecoms Engineers, Network Engineers, Copper Engineers and Fibre Optic Engineers across the UK. If you have any experience in telecommunications, we would love to hear from you. However, experience is not required – if you’re looking to start a new career in telecommunications engineering, please apply.
PPR are one of the UK’s leading Technical Recruitment agencies specialising in the supply of temporary and permanent staff to the Telecoms, Rail, M&E, Aviation and Industrial industries.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Schedule:
Role Experienced Copper Engineer
Location Leicester, Nottingham, Evesham, Banbury, Oxford.
Contract Type PAYE Umbrella
Salary £400 - 900 Weekly
Job Reference Exp-Copper-02
