Cabling Operative X4

Circet; Cork; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet Ireland are seeking experienced Cabling Operatives to join our NBI Maintenance team, supporting the network across the Southwest and West of Ireland, including Cork and Mayo. You will carry out rodding, roping, duct proving, and cable installation to Circet quality standards, and read job packs and drawings.

A full driving licence and Safe Pass are essential, with out-of-hours maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications cabling, ideally fibre/FTTH maintenance.
• Hands-on with rodding, roping, duct proving, cable installation, fault response.
• Ability to read duct diagrams, network drawings and job packs.
• Current Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification are essential.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Certifications in SLG/Signing, Lighting and Guarding, confined-space, working-at-heights or MEWP/IPAF are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rodding, roping and proving of underground ducts for fibre maintenance.
• Install, recover and replace cables in line with NBI specs and Circet quality standards.
• Respond to network faults and planned maintenance across the Southwest and West of Ireland.
• Read job packs, diagrams and mapping information and document completed works.
• Identify and report duct blockages, cable damage and access issues; assist service restoration.
• Complete accurate work records, measurements and photographs for each task.

Skills

Telecom cabling

Rodding & roping

Duct diagrams reading

Documentation & records

Driving licence

Safety certifications

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet Ireland are looking for experienced Cabling Operatives to join our NBI Maintenance team, supporting the network across the Southwest and West of Ireland, including areas such as Cork and Mayo.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.

We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients’ expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future proof infrastructure and deliver high quality services for our customers.

Responsibilities of a Cabling Operative - NBI Maintenance :

• Carry out rodding, roping and proving of underground ducts to support fibre maintenance and repair activities.
• Install, recover and replace underground and overhead telecommunications cables in line with NBI specifications and Circet quality standards.
• Respond to network faults, damaged infrastructure and planned maintenance requirements across the Southwest and West of Ireland.
• Read and understand job packs, network drawings, duct diagrams, work instructions and mapping information.
• Identify and report duct blockages, cable damage, access issues and other network defects, supporting timely service restoration.
• Complete accurate work records, measurements, photographs and evidence following each task.
• Work safely in underground chambers, roadside environments and outdoor locations, following permits, risk assessments and method statements.
• Participate in planned, emergency and out-of-hours maintenance where required, while complying with all Circet Health and Safety policies and NBI requirements.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Previous telecommunications cabling experience, ideally within fibre, FTTH or maintenance operations.
• Practical experience in rodding, roping, duct proving, cable installation and fault-response activities.
• Ability to read duct diagrams, network drawings and job packs and to record completed works accurately.
• Current Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification are essential.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Relevant SLG/Signing, Lighting and Guarding, confined-space, working-at-heights or MEWP/IPAF certification would be an advantage.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, travel throughout the Southwest and West of Ireland, including Cork and Mayo, and support out-of-hours maintenance when required.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility

Circut IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.