Fibre Engineer - Rail Telecoms, Path to Lead Engineer

Benjamin Grace; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom service provider is looking for a skilled Fibre Engineer to join their team in the Liverpool City Region. This permanent role offers great career progression into a lead engineer position. Responsibilities include performing fibre installations, testing, and supporting commissioning plans. Candidates should have extensive experience with OTDR testing and hold relevant certifications. This role also involves mentoring and ensuring compliance with testing standards. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with OTDR and insertion loss testing.
• Strong fault-finding and remedial skills.
• Experience in leading teams with SSSTS/SMSTS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform fibre installation and testing under guidance.
• Support implementation of testing and commissioning plans.
• Ensure compliance with telecoms testing standards.

Skills

OTDR testing

Fault-finding skills

Record-keeping

Fibres installation

Supervisory skills

Education

City & Guilds Fibre Certification (3667 or 3668)

Tools

Fast Reporter 3

Job description

A leading telecom service provider is looking for a skilled Fibre Engineer to join their team in the Liverpool City Region. This permanent role offers great career progression into a lead engineer position. Responsibilities include performing fibre installations, testing, and supporting commissioning plans. Candidates should have extensive experience with OTDR testing and hold relevant certifications. This role also involves mentoring and ensuring compliance with testing standards. A valid UK driving licence is required.