Cable Operative

Comex 2000; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cable Operative, where you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining Core Telecommunications Access Networks. This position involves hands-on work with copper cables, requiring both technical skills and a commitment to safety standards. You will be responsible for installing and testing cables, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring high-quality service while interacting with various stakeholders. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong IT skills, and a valid UK driving license, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential telecommunications infrastructure in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Good IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Install and test Fibre, Copper & CATV cables to client specifications.
• Maintain internal databases and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Telecommunications Infrastructure Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)

Full Clean Valid UK Driving License

Tools

Telecoms Installation & Test Equipment

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

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

· 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