Apprentice Telecoms Engineer London, England
Job description
To work and form part of a Zim8 Communications cable installation and splicing team working across our contracts predominantly in the South of England.
This role should be considered a fully mobile role 5 days per week. The role carries a range of duties installing both OH and UG subduct / fibre cable as well as blown fibre solutions into both the BT and PIA network infrastructure.
The cable installation engineer will be responsible for delivering both Core and Access networks as per the clients requirements and be flexible with there working hours to deliver the job in hand in a safe and timely manner and therefore will have key knowledge and practical telecom / utilities / civils aspects of UK Fixed Network Telecom Operators practices and standards.
There will be a strong focus on health and safety throughout everything that you do.
Key Responsibilities
- Rod rope test and install fibre optic cable into existing Openreach / PIA duct networks
- Subduct Installation
- Blowing of fibre optic cable into pre-installed subduct
- Installation of customer distribution equipment in UG and OH network
- Daily Submission of updates
- Comply with all Health and Safety and environmental policies
- Using risk assessments and safe systems of work to keep self and others safe, recognising high-risk situations and bringing work to a stop in a safe manner when necessary, seeking assistance when in doubt.
- Installation of full-fibre service into homes and businesses
- Good awareness of Health and Safety and Quality Assurance procedures, New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991, CDM Regulations and section 74 regulations.
Personal Specification:
- Motivated
- Desire to learn
- Friendly and polite manner
- Ability to work within a team
- Adaptable
Desired Qualifications:
- Maths and English GCSE’s 2 and above or Functional Skill equivalent
Training Provided:
Training provider
PQMS Training Ltd
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by PQMS Training Ltd
Contact
- Telecoms Field Operative Level 2 standard qualification
- Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths(additional support available if required)
- Full training provided at the employer site
- Choice of online or paper-based portfolio
- Regular Assessor visits, observations and reviews
- Witness testimonies from the employer
- Exams/Assessments/Workshops
Apprenticeship standard
Telecoms Field Operative
Level 2
Future Prospects:
Possible opportunity to progress on to full-time employment
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £20,800.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Why would you like to become a telecoms engineer?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ZIM8Communications001
