Fibre Quality Specialist

CityFibre; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Diversity and inclusion policies

Job summary

A leading telecom provider is seeking a Fibre Quality Specialist to diagnose and resolve network faults, manage performance, and handle installations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fibre technology and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary, an expensed van, and various benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of network build, FTTx installation, fibre blowing, and splicing.
• Experience auditing safe systems of works.
• Knowledge of PIA and NRSWA units 2 and 10.
• Driving licence valid in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults across the network.
• Manage and maintain network performance with advanced diagnostic tools.
• Manage complex installations and repairs adhering to safety protocols.
• Adapt to evolving operational needs and diverse environments, including outdoor installations and network centres, with readiness to travel when required.

Skills

Strong background in fibre

Core network fault-finding skills

Experience with OTDR/IOLM testing

Driving licence valid in the UK

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Fibre Quality Specialist role at CityFibre.

This role requires travel and includes a fully expensed van, covering Aberdeen & Dundee.

About CityFibre

As the UK’s largest fibre-only network, CityFibre is focused on delivering greener, more reliable digital infrastructure to support communities and economic growth.

Responsibilities

• As a Fibre Quality Specialist, diagnose and resolve faults across the network from the Fibre Exchange to end-user premises.
• Manage and maintain network performance; utilise advanced diagnostic tools; diagnose signal loss and physical damage to minimise disruption and ensure optimal service.
• Manage complex installations and repairs, adhering to safety protocols and completing tasks promptly on the day of service.
• Adapt to evolving operational needs and diverse environments, including outdoor installations and network centres, with readiness to travel when required.

What you’ll bring

• Strong background in fibre, including knowledge of network build, FTTx installation, fibre blowing and fibre splicing.
• Core network fault-finding and problem-solving skills; experience auditing safe systems of works.
• Experience with OTDR/IOLM testing and knowledge of PIA – duct and/or pole installations; NRSWA – units 2 and 10; SA001 and SA002 Smart Awards.
• Driving licence valid in the UK.

Benefits & Diversity

You’ll receive a competitive salary and an expensed van, plus a performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of choice, private medical insurance, and family-friendly and menopause policies.

We’re a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, endorsed by WORK180, and a partner of Diversifying. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to belonging and inclusion. If you’d like to explore our culture, check out The CityFibre Way.

Additional Information

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