Senior Fibre Infrastructure Engineer

Here at Telcom Group, we are building a world where everyone has access to affordable, ultrafast internet.

We believe the internet is a basic human right. When it’s readily available, it’s a catalyst for economic growth, technological innovation and empowerment, with life-changing impact. We’re on a mission to create a more connected world, by building fibre networks, reducing costs, and empowering communities.

There’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of Telcom Group. From humble beginnings back in 2014, we are constantly transforming as a Telecommunications business.

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team based in the North West. We are looking for someone who is multiskilled in pulling, blowing and splicing fibre both UG and OH. You will be building optical networks in a region of the UK. You will report to the Principal Engineer and will be responsible for a gang of engineers and to provide technical support, management and oversight.

What you'll be doing…

• Work with project managers to understand the scope of job packs and estimate timescales
• Conduct risk assessments and report hazards
• Installation of Test Rod & Rope, subduct, blowing and pulling in Underground & Overhead environments
• Report creation
• Periodic inspection of equipment
• Engineer management
• Submission of reports in a timely manner
• Engineer health and safety and welfare at work
• Raising tooling requests
• Ensuring that work is planned ahead of time

What’s in it for you? (to name a few)!

It's all about you - We believe that taking care of yourself is truly important and allows you to perform at your very best. Joining the Telcom Group, we will award you with your very own birthday off, day off to move house, £500 Wedding bonus + day off and £500 Baby bonus for those special life events! Roll on the good times!

Perks at work - Whether it be our Manchester (Northern Quarter) or Bristol office. Our offices are dog friendly, where we also hold free monthly breakfasts and team socials to celebrate and bring our people together!

Holidays - 25 days annual leave, along with Bank Holidays. If that’s not enough, you also have the option to purchase 2 additional days per year!

Healthcare - Private Healthcare which can be for you and your family! Keeping everyone healthy and happy!

Gift Day - Christmas has come early as we award every colleague the day off on Christmas Eve, giving you the chance to get your last minute prep done or to kick back and relax!

Pension/Life Assurance - We have a contributory pension scheme which is salary sacrificed along with life assurance which is 4x your basic salary.

We would love someone with…

A full clean driving licence is essential for this role as well as previous experience in the telecommunications sector.

To join us as a Senior Engineer, you meet the following requirements:

• Previous experience of TR&R, subducting, pulling, blowing
• Previous experience as a Fibre Engineer
• Have knowledge of cabinet commissioning and equipment
• Have a sound knowledge of PON
• Have a good knowledge of BTOR PIA product
• Be able to do both UG and OH Fibre installations

You will confidently be able to manage a team and resolve any issues that may arise. You will also possess the following engineering qualifications SA001, SA002, S5, S6, S7, S8 and any other relevant qualifications. The ability to work away from home and nights if required is imperative.

Equality is important to us

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person