Garden Works Operative Blandford Forum, England
Job description
About Wessex Internet
Wessex Internet is a dynamic and fast-growing Internet Provider in the South West that is changing the way full fibre broadband is rolled out in rural areas. We believe that the countryside deserves lightning-fast broadband and are passionate in delivering a fantastic service to thousands of customers whose copper line upgrade is deemed uncommercial by the rest of the industry.
We design, build and manage our own 3000km FTTP network in-house and are one of the leading suppliers making use of several Government funded voucher programmes.
Wessex Internet is growing fast. Our vision is to scale whilst retaining our excellent and personal customer service. In order to make our teams more effective and efficient we are investing in world class business systems and processes. Wessex Internet wants to make step change improvements to the broadband experience, setting it apart from other internet providers.
We believe in building a great place to work, where everyone’s contribution is valued and everybody has the chance to raise their ideas and make a difference everyday.
Every one of us is responsible for the continued success of Wessex Internet, each individual has something valuable to offer, and together we’re constantly looking for better ways to serve more people. We’re growing fast, and we need the best people to join us.
The Role
Working as part of the Garden Team your role will be to install fibre optic cabling above and below ground, to residential and commercial customer properties.
Shortlisted applicants will be offered a Trial Day with the Garden Works team instead of a formal type interview. At Wessex Internet we value the importance of candidates fully understanding what our field based roles involve and getting a little taster. The successful candidates will receive full payment for this trial day in their first pay packet.
Responsibilities
- Meet customers on site and discuss cable routes that suit the customers’ needs
- Use various methods, including a mini mole plough, to install/lay fibre cables across customers gardens (full training provided)
- Ensure all works are completed in accordance with specific Health and Safety policies
- Contribute towards the development of best practice procedures for all activities
- Use information provided to install fibre cabling with minimal impact on existing services
- Ensure appropriate and timely communication with our customers
Requirements
- Experience full-time work in an outdoor role
- Proven ability to develop yourself
- Organised, with excellent time keeping skills
- Knowledge of groundwork and ground services
- Be able to work hard unsupervised
- Well presented (work clothing supplied)
- Demonstrates confidence
- Current driving license
- Display excellent customer facing skills
Benefits
- The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday
- Enhanced Family Pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Opportunities to progress your career - we’re a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we’ll help you reach your potential
- Free breakfast – including fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day
- Regular social events
- Free onsite parking
- 75% discount to Wessex Internet package
Find out what it’s really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc
Our offices are based in rural Dorset which does not receive regular public transport services. Please ensure your travel plans to and from the office to support this role if you are a successful candidate, you may at times be required to visit Site and will require own travel arrangements for this.
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum, based on a 45 hour week (depending on experience)
Role Type: Full Time/Permanent
Required licence or certification: Driving Licence
Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
