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Cabling Engineer
Location: Midlands
Salary: 30-32k depending on candidate experience
Purpose of Role:
The Test, Rod and Rope & Cabling Engineer is responsible for carrying out duct and route preparation activities including rodding, roping, draw rope installation and duct integrity testing. The role ensures underground and overhead cable routes are suitable and safe for the installation of fibre optic and other telecommunications infrastructure. The post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of projects by ensuring network readiness, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to strict health and safety standards.
Duties:
- Conduct duct rodding and roping activities to confirm duct continuity and identify blockages or defects.
- Install draw ropes and sub-ducts to prepare routes for cabling activities.
- Perform testing of ducts, sub-ducts, and chambers to assess suitability for fibre installation.
- Work on overhead routes where required, ensuring compliance with relevant safety procedures.
- Record and report all test results, defects, and route conditions in accordance with company and client requirements.
- Operate rodding, winching, and associated equipment safely and effectively.
- Comply at all times with health and safety legislation, including confined space and streetworks regulations.
- Liaise with supervisors, project managers, and planners regarding test outcomes and identified issues.
- Support cabling installation teams where required to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Maintain company equipment and vehicles in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
Candidate Experience Required:
- Sound knowledge of telecoms duct infrastructure and testing methodologies including PIA.
- Competence in the use of rodding, roping, winching and testing equipment.
- Ability to interpret network drawings and site plans.
- Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve duct blockages or route constraints.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Commitment to safe working practices and compliance with procedures.
- Flexibility to work across various sites and in differing weather conditions.
Essential Qualifications:
- Proven experience in telecoms cabling, duct testing, or utilities infrastructure works.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to work outdoors and undertake manual handling tasks.
- NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accreditation
Desirable Qualifications:
- Confined Space certification (medium risk or above).
- First Aid at Work certification.
- Experience working on Openreach, VM02 & CityFibre networks.
- MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) or Pole
- Climbing certification (where overhead work is required).
- A55 completion and execution on site experience
Benefits:
- Pension Plan
- Company Vehicle
- Tools and Equipment provided for the role
- Company events
- Continuous development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Employee Plan
