CIS - FTTH Engineer *£1000 joining fee*

Comex2000uk; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £1000

Job summary

Comex2000uk is seeking Self Employed FTTH engineers to install and maintain Full Fibre networks on the Openreach network for residential customers. You will manage end-to-end fibre installation and maintenance and work on both overhead and underground networks.

The role requires up-to-date NRSWA SLG and PIA accreditations, along with SMART awards or NOPS card. Safety and customer service excellence are essential for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• NRSWA SLG and PIA accreditations are preferred and must be in date.
• Experience with both overhead and underground PIA networks.
• Additional accreditations such as SA001, S8, SA051C, SA002, SA007, S7, N022, SA020, N037, and K008 are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain end-to-end Fibre to the Home (FTTH) services on Openreach network.
• Interact with residential and business customers; handle internal cabling and service tests.
• Perform overhead line work on poles and underground ducting; ensure safety and compliance.
• Record work in systems and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tool handling

Education

NRSWA SLG Accreditation

PIA Accreditation

Overhead & Underground PIA experience

Tools

Power tools

Mobile job management apps

Job description

** £1000 joining fee for CIS Engineers with experience on the Openreach network** T&Cs apply

This role falls under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

We are looking for Self Employed FTTH (Fibre to the Home) Engineers to work on the Openreach network with residential, handling the full Fibre installation and maintenance of telecom services. You’ll work on Both Overhead and Underground PIA networks, delivering end-to-end solutions including connecting the end user to the network.

The following certifications are required and must be in date at the time of application!

• SA001 - OH Safety
• SA002 - UG Safety
• S8
• SA051C - Tetra
• SA007
• S7
• N43
• N48
• SA020
• N037
• K8 - Hand Rod & Rope
• NRSWA SLG
• PIA

You will have your up to date SMART awards or NOPS card.

Your Role and Responsibilities

This is a comprehensive, hands-on position where you will interact with both residential and business customers. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end installation and maintenance of telecommunications services, working with everything from Full Fibre networks.

Your daily tasks will include:

Network Build-outs : Install new telecom services by running overhead lines on utility poles, subducting protective ducts underground, all involving hands‑on, physical work.

Customer installations : Visit our customers’ homes or businesses to set up internal cabling and make sure their new services are working perfectly.

• Network Maintenance: Work with live network infrastructures ducts and poles

Quality & Safety: Follow strict safety procedures, and ensure all equipment is safe to use. You’ll also help restore sites, leaving every location clean and safe for our customers.

Reporting & Admin: Use our systems to record your work and keep information up to date in a timely manner.

Requirements

What We're LookingFor

• Qualifications: NRSWA SLG and PIA Accreditations are preferrable. You must have experience with both overhead and underground PIA networks. Additional accreditations such as SA001, S8, SA051C, SA002, SA007, S7, N022, SA020, N037, and K008 are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong practical knowledge of telecom networks, proficiency with power tools and basic IT skills for using mobile job management apps.
• Communication & Customer Care: Excellent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with customers, the public, and stakeholders.

We are a company that embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.