Fibre Quality & Faults Engineer

Cityfibre; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expensed van

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre network, is hiring a Fibre Quality Specialist in the York region. You will diagnose and resolve faults across the network, from the Fibre Exchange to end-user premises, ensuring optimal service and minimal downtime.

You’ll apply your hands-on fibre experience, perform OTDR/IOLM testing, and follow safety protocols while supporting outdoor installations and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fibre knowledge including network build, FTTx installation, fibre blowing and splicing.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience auditing safe systems of works.
• UK driving licence required.
• NRSWA units 2 and 10 desirable.
• SA001 and SA002 Smart Awards beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leverage hands-on fibre experience to manage and maintain network performance.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues with minimal disruption.
• Utilise advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot network issues efficiently.
• Manage complex installations and repairs, following safety protocols and complete on the day of service.
• Travel to various sites including outdoor installations and network centres as needed.

Skills

Fibre network knowledge

Fault finding

FTTx installation

OTDR testing

PIA duct/pole installations

NRSWA units 2 & 10

SA001/SA002 Smart Awards

Driving licence

Tools

OTDR

IOLM testing

PIA installations

Job description

CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre network, is hiring a Fibre Quality Specialist in the York region. You will diagnose and resolve faults across the network, from the Fibre Exchange to end-user premises, ensuring optimal service and minimal downtime.

You’ll apply your hands-on fibre experience, perform OTDR/IOLM testing, and follow safety protocols while supporting outdoor installations and travel as required.