Self Employed FTTH Engineer

Comex2000uk; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Comex2000uk is seeking Self Employed FTTH Engineers to work on the Openreach network, handling full installation and maintenance of telecom services for residential and business customers. You will operate across Full Fibre networks delivering end-to-end solutions on-site.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong safety focus, and the ability to manage installations and customer interactions across overhead and underground networks. CIS and related accreditations are essential.

Qualifications

• NRSWASLG and PIA accreditations preferred.
• Experience with overhead and underground PIA networks.
• Additional accreditations such as A001, S8, SA051C, SA002, SA007, S7, N022, SA020, N037, and K008 are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Network Build-outs: Install new telecom services by running overhead lines on utility poles and underground ducts.
• Customer installations: Visit customer sites to set up internal cabling and ensure services work.
• Network Maintenance: Work with live network infrastructures—ducts and poles.
• Quality & Safety: Follow safety procedures and ensure all equipment is safe to use.
• Reporting & Admin: Use our systems to record your work and keep information up to date.

Skills

Telecom networks

Power tools

IT basics

Customer care

Safety procedures

Tools

Mobile job management apps

Job description

This role falls under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

We are looking forSelf Employed FTTH (Fibre to theHome) Engineers to work on the Openreach network with both residential andbusiness customers, handling the full installation and maintenance of telecomservices. You’ll work across Full Fibre networks, delivering end-to-endsolutions.

The following certifications are required and must be in date at the time of application!

• SA001 - OH Safety
  
• S8
  
• SA051C - Tetra
  
• SA002 - UG Saftey
  
• SA007
  
• S7
  
• N022
  
• SA020
  
• N037
  
• K8 - Hand Rod & Rope
  
• NRSWA SLG
  
• PIA
  

About you

• Qualifications:NRSWASLG and PIA Accreditations are preferable. You must have experience withboth overhead and underground PIA networks. Additional accreditations suchas A001, S8, SA051C, SA002, SA007, S7, N022, SA020, N037, and K008 arehighly desirable.
• TechnicalSkills:Strong practical knowledge of telecom networks,proficiency with power tools and basic IT skills for using mobile jobmanagement apps.
• Communication& Customer Care:Excellent communication skills and aprofessional approach when dealing with customers, the public, andstakeholders.

Requirements

What’s involved

• Network Build-outs: Install new telecomservices by running overhead lines on utility poles, subducting protectiveducts underground, all involving hands-on, physical work.
• Customer installations: Visit our customers’homes or businesses to set up internal cabling and make sure their newservices are working perfectly.
• Network Maintenance:Work with livenetwork infrastructures— ducts, and poles
• Quality & Safety:Follow strictsafety procedures, and ensure all equipment is safe to use. You’ll alsohelp restore sites, leaving every location clean and safe for ourcustomers.
• Reporting & Admin: Use our systems to record your work andkeep information up to date in a timely manner.

Payments under CIS

Tax will be deducted from your pay before you receive it, and the contractorwill pay this directly to HMRC on your behalf.

We are a company that embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.