Trainee Telecoms Technician - Splicing

Circet IRE & UK; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet Ireland are looking for a Trainee Fibre Cabling and Splicing Technician to join our team in the Leinster Region. This role offers hands-on training and exposure to fibre splicing, cable installation, and testing procedures.

You will learn on the job, work as part of a team, and may undertake classroom training and certifications. A full, clean driving license is essential, and you should be willing to work outside normal hours when required.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of fibre cables and networks.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Health and safety consciousness and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide splicing assistance to experienced fibre optic cable splicer.
• Assist with fibre optic cable installation and cable management.
• Read test results for troubleshooting and quality checks.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when required.
• Learn on the job and pursue classroom training and certification when deemed suitable.
• Maintain high standards of safety and quality across the network.

Skills

Fibre cables & networks

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Full/clean driving licence

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet IRELAND are looking for a Trainee Fibre Cabling and Spicing Technician to join our team in Leinster Region.

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 Fibre Splicing Engineer:

• Provide splicing assistance to experienced fiber optic cable splicer
• Have interest in and some experience with various splice closures and fibre optic cables
• Carry out fibre optic cable installation and cable management
• Proving and cable installation of cable through UG Ducts and internal cable routes when required
• Learn on the job and if deemed suitable work towards classroom training and certification
• Be able to read and understand test results for troubleshooting
• Be willing to work outside normal hours if required
• Ensure the highest standard is maintained across the network
• Observe and learn live network Fusion splicing and testing of external optical fibers in line with quality standards using OTDR /ILM/PMD/CD/EXFO FTB200 or similar
• Working as an individual and as a part of team to achieve targets and KPI's
• Adherence with Health and Safety legislation

Knowledge & Skills Requirements:

• A basic understanding and some experience with fibre cables and networks
• The ability and desire to work as part of a team but be focused on individual goals
• Ability to work at heights and confined spaces
• Ability to work in all weathers
• Knowledge of health and safety practices including risk assessments.
• A Full/clean driving license is essential
• CSCS/CSR qualification would be an advantage
• IPAF Certificate Cherry Picker (Desirable)

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
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

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.