Cabling Engineer

Glide (glideapps.com); West Midlands; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Glide as a Cabling Engineer, a key role in providing fast and reliable connectivity solutions. You will handle fibre cabling installations, conduct surveys, and liaise with customers, making a significant impact in our mission. We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits to support your career growth.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday)

Discounted dental and gym schemes

Voucher scheme

Cycle 2 Work

Life assurance

Quarterly values awards

Holiday buy-back

Qualifications

• Experience conducting surveys in external PIA networks and internal customer premises.
• Qualified to complete works within the PIA network, including test, rod & rope.
• Fibre optic splicing experience and relevant accreditations required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering internal and external cabling work packages.
• Conducting surveys and interpreting Openreach duct and pole maps.
• Liaising with customers and contractors on-site.

Skills

Fibre optic cabling

Communication

Surveys

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant accreditations (e.g., SA001, SA002, NRSWA)

Job description

At Glide, we're dedicated to providing leading, lightning-fast, and reliable connectivity solutions for students, residential developers and businesses, supported by exceptional customer service.

Glide is already the largest provider of managed internet services in the student accommodation and build-to-rent sectors, and we have a growing presence in the business and schools marketplace. We are the UK and Irelands number one provider of student Wi-Fi and we were recently ranked as the 4th best company in Data Infrastructure.

But to achieve our mission, we need your help. We're actively recruiting for Cabling Engineer to deliver fibre cabling works across the UK, from small-scale installations to large fibre city projects and customer premises, both overhead and underground. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity!

Your Passion For Field-based Fibre Cabling And Can-do Attitude Will Be Your Most Important Attribute, But The Following Experience Will Also Help

• Experience conducting surveys in external PIA networks and internal customer premises.
• Qualified to complete works within the PIA network, including test, rod & rope, and fibre optic cabling.
• Skilled in completing internal cabling works and documentation such as A55s and as-builts.
• Fibre optic splicing experience, capabilities and relevant accreditations (e.g., SA001, SA002, NRSWA).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  
  

Location: Remote with site visits across the UK

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)

Key Benefits: Pension, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays & an extra day for your birthday), Discounted dental and gym schemes, Voucher scheme, Cycle 2 Work, Life assurance, Quarterly values awards, Holiday buy-back

Your role as a Cabling Engineer

Glides technology solutions and unwavering focus on customer experience transform the way people live and work and you will be a critical part of that.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Delivering internal and external cabling work packages in PIA and private networks.
• Conducting surveys and interpreting Openreach duct and pole maps.
• Liaising with customers and contractors on-site to ensure smooth delivery.
• Completing documentation and supporting the Team Lead and Project Manager.
• Performing small-scale fibre splicing and mentoring where appropriate.
  
  

Sounds good right, apply now as we are actively reviewing applications and arranging interviews.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Glide we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers needs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed.

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