Cable operative Wolverhampton, England
Job description
The Cable Operative builds and maintains new and existing Core Telecommunications Access Networks, specifically copper cable pulling, jointing and testing; involving heavy cable pulling, either with assist equipment or by-hand, jointing at internal & external locations, and identifying cables/parts of cables to be worked on in various locations and environments.
Responsibilities and duties
· Use telecoms installation & test equipment to install with Fibre, Copper & CATV cables to client specification
· Work on internal databases to record actions & daily whereabouts
· Represent the company in a professional and helpful manner whilst interacting with service providers, end users, members of the public and Virgin Media employees where necessary
· Adherence to Virgin Media quality standards - copies of the quality standards will be provided by VM at audit
· Ability to record changes and updates made, as a result of work carried out, updating VM with details on task closure
· Ability to work safely, such as National Roads & Street Works Act
· Ensure all equipment used meets recognised safety standards including but not limited to tools and testers
Skills and Qualifications
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to work with minimum supervision
· Ability to work within a team
· Be able to prioritise, organise and manage tasks
· Experience or willingness to learn key aspects of telecommunications infrastructure
· Good observational and analytical skills and a good eye for detail
· Well-presented and have good presentation skills
· Must have good IT skills - specifically Microsoft Excel and Word
· Must be holding a Full Clean Valid UK Driving License for a minimum of 1 year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: On the road
