Fibre Technologist - Telecoms

ESB; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

CSR opportunities

Networking opportunities

Staff well-being programmes

Parental leave entitlements

Job summary

ESB Networks Telecoms Fibre Programme Delivery role based in Leopardstown Road. The successful candidate will deploy, commission and maintain ESB’s national telecoms network, including fibre, copper and associated cabling, while coordinating 3rd party contractors and upholding safety standards.

We seek a candidate with 3rd level qualifications or relevant trade experience, COFI training, a clean driving licence, and strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 3rd Level NFQ Level 6/7 in electrical/telecommunications/IT or equivalent work experience
• COFI training or equivalent
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car
• Safety-focused approach to work duties
• Experience with fibre optic cables and electrical systems
• Experience with safety documentation preparation
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Awareness of telecommunications technologies
• HV environment familiarity

Responsibilities

• Involvement in deploying and integrating new infrastructure into ESB’s Telecoms network
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of Fibre Optic, Copper Network, and cabling
• Prioritise faults and urgent tasks; ensure safety and timeliness
• Coordinate 3rd party contractors
• Support, maintain and fault-find fibre and copper networks
• Participate in safety, quality and high-performance culture
• Provide project management support for telecoms projects
• Engage with Networks Telecoms stakeholders professionally
• Participate in training and development within team

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Stakeholder engagement

Safety focus

Health & Safety awareness

Electrical/telecom know-how

Education

NFQ Level 6/7 qualification in electrical/telecommunications/IT

COFI training or equivalent

Full clean driving licence

Job description

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Telecommunications are transforming our lives in the way we live and work and are essential to the remote management of systems and assets. ESB Networks Telecoms group has 100 staff providing the critical operational telecom networks needed to deliver the communication systems required to control the distribution, transmission and generation systems.

Networks Telecoms deliver this by operating and managing the largest private telecommunications network in Ireland and are among a leading group of European utilities building our own private mobile network for operations. These initiatives are a critical part of our move to Smart Networks and the digitisation of ESB.

As a result, an exciting role has become available for candidates looking to be part of the innovation and work needed to build the next generation utility grade telecommunications network for the organisation.

This role is within the Networks Telecoms Fibre Programme Delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the deployment, commissioning, maintenance, and future growth of ESB’s national telecommunications network.

Key Responsibilities

• Involvement in the deployment and integration of new infrastructure into ESB’s Telecoms network.
• Responsible for installation, commissioning and maintenance of Fibre Optic, Copper Network, and structured cabling.
• Prioritisation of faults and urgent tasks, ensuring tasks are updated and completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Coordination of 3rd party contractors.
• Support, maintain and fault find fibre and copper communications network.
• Partake in a strong safety, quality, and high-performance team culture.
• Project management support for telecommunications projects in ESB Networks, ESB Group and EirGrid.
• Engagement and communication with various Networks Telecoms stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Partake in training and development activities within the team or the wider Networks Telecoms business.

Experience and Qualifications

• Either a 3rd Level qualification (NFQ Level 6/ 7) in an electrical/ telecommunications/ IT discipline or equivalent work experience from a trade background.
• COFI training or equivalent.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Safety focused approach to work duties.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Any Health & Safety experience/ qualifications.
• Experience working with fibre optic cables.
• Experience working on electrical systems.
• Experience with preparation of safety documentation.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.
• Awareness of telecommunications technologies.
• Familiarity with HV environments.

Location

This position will be based in ESB Leopardstown Road

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€41,000 to €48,000 per annum

Closing Date

18th November, 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.