Fibre Splicer

Gravity Media Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Media Group is looking for a site-based fibre technician to support our Outside Broadcast operations worldwide, primarily based near High Wycombe, with travel to live events. You will splice, test, and protect fibre cables, operate fusion splicing equipment and testing gear, and collaborate with rigging teams to ensure high workmanship and reliability in fast-paced, live-event environments.

Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excellent timekeeping, and hold a valid driving

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fibre-optic cabling.
• Experience using fusion splicing machines and associated testing equipment.
• A full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Stripping of fibre cables.
• Cleaning of fibre cables.
• Splicing of fibre cables.
• Testing and checking measurements.
• Protecting and securing the fibre cables.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting.

Skills

Fibre optic cabling

Tools

Fusion splicing equipment

Job description

Gravity Media deliver an unparalleled range of media services and solutions to clients worldwide utilising outside broadcast trucks, fly-packs and studios spanning the United Kingdom, ROI, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and Australia offering market-leading broadcast, technology, production, and post-production solutions across many of the world’s most-watched live events and entertainment programmes.

OUR PEOPLE

We have a passion for problem solving and thoughtful innovation and recognise our collective differences play a huge role our success. Our teams are talented, passionate, dedicated, take pride in their work and support each other. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS

We hold high expectations of our leaders and managers who are responsible for driving the success of our people and the organisation. Our managers give clear communication, lead by example and feed back to foster growth and development of their team members. Management excellence is essential to the company’s success, and effective leadership requires a combination of interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a commitment to providing a positive and productive work environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Gravity Media is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome a diverse range of applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A BRIEF SUMMARY

The role will be predominantly site-based, supporting our Outside Broadcast operation at locations across the globe. You will work closely with our rigging teams on site – with a predominance towards supporting the European Tour Golf contract – including occasional requirements to work from our premises inHigh Wycombe. Working on site is fast-paced and requires a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail, strong timekeeping, and a consistently high standard of workmanship.

Working location: High Wycombe base. On location around the world

Weekly hours: 240 days per year, variable working hours. On site work

Reporting to: Rigging Supervisor / Unit Manager

Role type: Permanent

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Working independently or as part of a team, you will ensure all fibre cables are expertly spliced, tested, fully operational, and ready for use across a variety of projects. This includes but is not limited to:-

• Stripping of fibre cables
• Cleaning of fibre cables
• Splicing of fibre cables
• Testing and checking measurements
• Protecting and securing the fibre cables
• Fault finding
• Assisting the rigging team
• Derigging of cables

All employees are expected to contribute and participate in work activities in line with our management system to ensure the continual improvement of our business.

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF YOU

• Proven experience and strong technical knowledge of fibre-optic cabling.
• Demonstrable experience using fusion splicing machines and associated testing equipment.
• A positive, professional attitude with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work efficiently and confidently in a fast-paced, live-event environment.
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and organisational skills.
• A high level of attention to detail, particularly when splicing, testing, and fault-finding.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to work across different locations and projects.
• A full, valid driving licence.
• Demonstrate Trust by acting with integrity, accountability, and transparency
• Promote Collaboration by working effectively across teams and sharing knowledge
• Support Innovation by contributing ideas and continuously improving ways of working