Fibre Engineer
We put heart into what we do, working together and being agile to make an
impact for our customers. #GetMore than just a job with Grain.
Whether you’re out completing installations, selling our broadband packages or assisting customers in our contact centre, you’ll always be considered vital toward our continued success. Grain is committed to fostering a positive working environment, where everyone is valued and where everyone receives the chance to join in our success story.
Help us plant the seeds and we will help you grow.
Role Profile
Reporting to the Field Manager you will install, connect and test a completely independent optical fibre cable across the Grain network.
What you’ll be doing as a Fibre Engineer:
- Installing fibre optic cabling in underground ducting
- Building joints
- Installing fibre termination/customers routers
- 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
- Managing vehicle Stock Levels
- Adhering to safe working practices.
What we need from you:
- 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)
- Street Works Qualification Register (SWQR) ticket highly desirable
- Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 4 years
Work hard and the rewards will follow:
- Salary £39,094 per annum
- Company van, fuel card, tablet and phone
- 25 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays
- Up to 7% pension contribution
- 4 times salary life insurance cover
- Employee Incentive Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Perks at Work Scheme
About Grain
Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.
With c. £200m of investment raised to date, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!
Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.
Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £39,094.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Have you held a full driving licence for a minimum of 4 years?
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions?
Work Location: On the road
