Trainee Fibre Engineer
Location: Kent (Applicants must be based in Kent)
Job Type: Full-time, Self Employed
Salary: Competitive (Training & Career Progression Available)
About Us
Excalibur Networks is a rapidly growing telecommunications company specialising in fibre optic infrastructure across London and the South East. We work with leading telecom providers delivering fibre installations, network builds, surveys, testing and maintenance.
We're looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in the fibre industry. No previous fibre experience is required—we're looking for the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.
We have a track record of trainees excelling in their roles, with most becoming fully trained and out in their own vans in a year.
The Role
As a Trainee Fibre Engineer, you'll work alongside an experienced engineer, learning the skills required to become a fully qualified Fibre Engineer.
You'll gain hands-on experience across a variety of live projects, including fibre installations, splicing, testing and fault finding, with full training provided.
Essential Requirements
Before applying, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Must be based in Kent.
- Aged 17-21 Ideally
- Must hold a full UK driving licence or currently be actively working towards obtaining one.
- Must be able to travel to meet the engineer you'll be working with each day if required. This may involve early morning starts and travelling to different locations across Kent or the South East.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual work.
- Excellent attitude and willingness to learn.
- Right to work in the UK.
What You'll Learn
- Fibre optic installation
- Fibre splicing and termination
- Testing using specialist equipment
- Fault finding and network diagnostics
- Reading telecom network drawings
- Health & Safety procedures
- Site reporting and quality assurance
- Professional customer service
What We're Looking For
We aren't necessarily looking for experience—we're looking for potential.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Wants a genuine career rather than just a job.
- Is dependable and takes pride in their work.
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work.
- Has a positive attitude and is eager to learn.
- Can work well as part of a team.
- Is happy travelling to different sites each day.
What We Offer
- Full industry training.
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Career progression into a fully qualified Fibre Engineer.
- Industry-recognised training and certifications.
- Company uniform and PPE.
- Opportunity to work on major telecom infrastructure projects.
- Competitive salary with opportunities to increase earnings as your skills develop.
Pay: From £100.00 per day
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: On the road
