Network Mapper

Wessex Internet; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Tech purchase schemes

Enhanced family leave

Staff broadband discount

High street discounts

Team socials

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wessex Internet in Blandford Forum is seeking a Network Mapper to support site-based QA, GIS and data management for the fibre build. You will audit sites, maintain GIS data, and manage defects, reporting to Project Managers and collaborating with build teams.

Excellent attention to detail and IT/data skills are essential, with a full UK driving licence and the ability to work outdoors. This is a hands-on, field-facing role in a fast-moving fibre network.

Qualifications

• Experience within civils, construction, utilities or fibre deployment.
• Strong IT and data skills with ability to learn new systems including GIS.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify non-compliance and defects.
• Proactive, practical problem solving and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site audits and quality checks across fibre build.
• Maintain and update GIS mapping and build data accurately.
• Own defect management from identification to resolution.
• Provide clear reporting to Project Managers on risks and issues.
• Produce toolbox talks and compliance guidance for build teams.
• Liaise with landowners, local authorities and operational teams.

Skills

IT skills

Data skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

GIS software

Job description

What would you get as a Network Mapper with Wessex Internet:

• A salary between £30,000 - £35,000, dependent on experience.


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.


• Private medical insurance & life assurance.


• Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes.


• Enhanced family leave policies.


• Staff broadband discount (75%).


• High street discounts on 100+ brands.


• Summer & Christmas team socials.


• Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we'll support your growth in our fast-moving business.

What will you be doing as a Network Mapper?

• Carry out site audits and quality compliance checks, identifying defects, non-compliance and areas for improvement across the fibre build.


• Maintain and update GIS mapping and build data, ensuring information accurately reflects work completed in the field.


• Own the defect management process, tracking issues from identification through to resolution and final acceptance.


• Monitor compliance across build teams and provide clear reporting to Project Managers and senior colleagues, highlighting risks and issues requiring escalation.


• Produce toolbox talks and compliance guidance to support build teams in understanding and meeting required standards.


• Liaise with landowners, local authorities and operational teams, while supporting system integration and wider Build Assurance activities.

What will I need as a Network Mapper?

• Experience within civils, construction, utilities or fibre deployment, with an understanding of FTTP/fibre build processes and methodologies desirable.


• Strong IT and data skills, with the ability to learn and confidently use new systems, including GIS.


• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify inaccuracies, defects and compliance issues.


• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and practical approach to problem solving.


• A full UK driving licence and the ability to work outdoors and walk up to 10 miles per day when required.

You don't need to have experience in every aspect of the role. If you have strong IT and data skills, a practical mindset and an interest in the fibre or construction industry, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can combine site-based quality assurance, GIS and data, and play a key part in delivering a high-quality fibre network, we’d love to hear from you.