Fusion Splicing Operative X4

Circet; Cork; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet Ireland is hiring experienced Fusion Splicers for the NBI Maintenance team, supporting networks across the Southwest and West of Ireland, including Cork and Mayo. You will splice, fault-find and restore services on live fibre networks with emphasis on safety and quality.

Join Circet Ireland & UK, a global group delivering telecoms and energy infrastructure services with a focus on teamwork and professional growth. Travel across assigned regional areas is required.

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in fibre fusion splicing and network restoration.
• Ability to fault-find and restore services on fibre networks.
• Familiar with FTTP networks and fibre distribution layouts.
• Competent with OTDRs, power meters and splicing equipment.
• Willingness to travel across the Southwest and West of Ireland, including Cork and Mayo.

Responsibilities

• Complete fusion splicing on live or planned fibre networks per NBI specs and quality standards.
• Respond to fibre faults and maintenance requirements across the region.
• Diagnose, locate and repair faults using OTDR and test equipment.
• Prepare and splice fibre cables across closures, joints and cabinets.
• Interpret splice plans and test results to support restoration and records.
• Maintain high workmanship and safety on live infrastructure.
• Work outdoors in all weather and travel as required across assigned areas.

Skills

Fusion splicing

Fault finding

Network restoration

Fibre infrastructure

Reading splice plans

Driving licence

Safety awareness

Tools

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fusion splicer

Cleaver

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet Ireland are looking for experienced Fusion Splicers 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 Fusion Splicer - NBI Maintenance:

• Complete fusion splicing on live and planned fibre networks in line with NBI specifications, approved splicing matrices and quality standards.
• Respond to fibre faults, service incidents and maintenance requirements across the Southwest and West of Ireland.
• Diagnose, locate and repair fibre faults using OTDR, optical power meters and other approved test equipment.
• Prepare and splice fibre‑optic cables across a range of closures, joints, cabinets and network distribution points.
• Interpret splice plans, network diagrams, test results and fault information to support effective troubleshooting and restoration.
• Complete end‑to‑end testing and provide accurate test results, records and supporting evidence for completed works.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and protect network integrity while working on live infrastructure.
• Work safely on the roadside, underground, confined space and outdoor environments, following permits, risk assessments and method statements.
• Participate in planned, emergency and out‑of‑hours maintenance where required, including travel across assigned regional areas.
• Work independently and as part of the wider NBI Maintenance team to meet restoration targets, service levels and operational KPIs.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation, Circet procedures, client standards and environmental requirements.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• Proven practical experience in fibre fusion splicing, maintenance, fault finding and network restoration.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, FTTP networks and fibre distribution architecture.
• Competence in using fusion splicers, cleavers, OTDRs, optical power meters and associated fibre test equipment.
• Ability to read splice matrices, network drawings and test results, and to produce accurate completion records.
• Ability to work at heights, in underground chambers and in confined spaces, subject to the required training and certification.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to travel throughout the Southwest and West of Ireland, including Cork and Mayo.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessments, traffic management and fibre‑handling practices.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Relevant Safe Pass, CSCS, confined‑space, working‑at‑heights or fibre‑splicing certification would be an advantage.

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

Circet 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.