Trainee Cabling Engineer 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 (Fibre to the Property) 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
We’re looking for an organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Town Build Team as a Trainee Cabling Engineer. This role would suit someone who has an interest and desire to get into fibre deployment installing network in Openreach PIA and own infrastructure within the highways / street works environment. Wessex Internet are looking for someone to come in and join a great and growing team that will fully support your development and help you thrive in the world of fibre.
The role will give you an opportunity to work with Project and Network Planning, Surveying, Civils, and Rural Installation teams to deploy our brand new fibre network helping to connect communities to ultrafast broadband.
Responsibilities
- Work with experienced cabling engineers to deploy our fibre network across Dorset and surrounding counties
- Read and understand technical drawing and specification sheets to install sub-duct and fibre optic cable
- Collection of data and production of asbuilt information as required
- Verifying planning phase via on the ground surveying / installation to ensure the most cost effective and unobtrusive installation can be achieved to meet the values of the company
- Installation of overhead & underground fibre within PIA and Wessex Internet own infrastructure to the required standards
- Site survey reports (Overhead, underground and the proposal of alternative routes), including test rod and roping as required
- Assisting Service Delivery teams across the company where necessary to support customer needs or project timescales
- Liaising with both colleagues and customers; keeping in regular contact with office staff & team leader
- Appropriate use of safety equipment and procedures, ensuring H&S/Highways guidelines for safe roadside / pathway working are always followed and implemented and in depth understanding and appreciation of the Street works considerations
- Working in accordance with Health and Safety requirements for Wessex Internet employees and customers
Requirements
- Willingness to learn and be involved
- Clear and precise communication skills across a variety of deliveries
- Great organisation and enthusiasm for learning new skills
- Desire to grow within a fast-growing fibre company
- Desire to work towards achieving relevant PIA accreditations (SA001, SA002, S7, S8) & NRSWA Signing, Lining and Guarding
Shortlisted applicants will be offered a Trial Day with the Cabling Team instead of a formal type interview. At Wessex 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.
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
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role Type: Full Time/Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Location: Office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset (our offices are based in rural Dorset which does not receive regular public transport services)
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
