Fibre Engineer

Comex-2000; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Comex-2000 is seeking highly skilled FTTH engineers to work on the Openreach network, handling end-to-end installation and maintenance for residential and business customers. This is a self-employed role with full fibre projects across the UK.

This role covers overhead and underground work, safety compliance, and using mobile job management apps to record tasks and report progress daily. Qualifications listed must be current.

Qualifications

• NRSWA SLG and PIA accreditations preferred.
• Experience with overhead and underground PIA networks.
• Desirable: A001, S8, SA051C, SA002, SA007, S7, N022, SA020, N037, K008.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end installation and maintenance of telecom services on Full Fibre networks.
• Install new services by running overhead lines on poles and subducting ducts underground.
• Visit homes or businesses to set up internal cabling and verify service functionality.
• Maintain safety, restore sites, and log work in management systems.

Skills

Telecommunications knowledge

Customer care

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

Mobile job management apps

Job description

Are you a highly skilled and motivated telecommunications professional looking to take on a new challenge?

We are looking forSelf Employed FTTH (Fibre to the Home) Engineers to work on the Openreach network with both residential and business customers, handling the full installation and maintenance of telecom services. You’ll work across Full Fibre networks, delivering end-to-end solutions.

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

• SA001 - OH Safety
  
• S8
• SA051C - Tetra
• SA002 - UG Safety
• SA007
• S7
• N022
• SA020
• N037
• K8 - Hand Rod & Rope
• NRSWA SLG
• PIA

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 A001, 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.