Fibre Optic Field Technician - Offshore Projects

JDR Cable Systems; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Cable Systems is expanding its Newcastle-based Services team and seeks experienced Fibre Optic Technicians for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support major international energy and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes offshore termination and testing, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork on offshore sites.

Ideal candidates will have offshore project experience, a solid understanding of offshore cable operations, and hold valid offshore certifications (GWO and Offshore

Qualifications

• Experience in fibre optic termination and testing.
• Offshore project experience.
• Understanding of offshore cable operations.
• Valid offshore certification (GWO, Offshore Medical incl. Chester Step).
• Proactive safety and teamwork in offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Join the JDR Cable Systems Services team on exciting, high-profile projects.
• Support growing operations team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
• Contribute to offshore cable termination and testing activities on site.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and teamwork in offshore environments.

Skills

Fibre optic termination

Fibre optic testing

Offshore teamwork

Education

GWO Offshore Certification

Job description

JDR Cable Systems is expanding its Newcastle-based Services team and seeks experienced Fibre Optic Technicians for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support major international energy and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes offshore termination and testing, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork on offshore sites.

Ideal candidates will have offshore project experience, a solid understanding of offshore cable operations, and hold valid offshore certifications (GWO and Offshore