Network Build Engineer - Aberdeen

GoFibre

Nelson

On-site

NZD 77,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

31 days holiday

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Gym & Retail Discounts

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

GoFibre is seeking a Network Build Engineer to support Aberdeen operations on a fixed-term basis. The role is hands-on, delivering, activating and maintaining fibre infrastructure across data centres, cabinets and exchanges with regular travel.

The 18‑month contract includes a company car, fuel card, 31 days of holiday, enhanced pension, private healthcare and wellbeing support as part of a supportive team delivering key milestones.

Qualifications

Experience with structured cabling.
Understanding of fibre optics, GPON or XGSPON.
Safety-first approach and PPE compliance.
Great attention to detail when installing and documenting equipment.
Strong problem-solving to avoid delays.
Good communication with colleagues, contractors and delivery partners.
Strong planning and time-management for site visits.
Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Installing and commissioning network equipment across data centres, street cabinets, POP sites and exchanges.
Connecting power supplies, UPS, fibre and copper cabling.
Testing equipment and verifying site readiness for service.
Keeping cabling neat, labelled and documented.
Updating diagrams, port maps, power audits, and commissioning records.
Responding to on-site faults, replacing hardware and completing post-repair checks.
Collaborating with Network Engineering, NOC, Build Partners and Project Management to keep projects moving.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fibre optics knowledge (GPON/XGSPON)

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Clear communication

Planning & time management

Proactive attitude

Job description

Network Build Engineer

18 month Fixed Term Contract

Aberdeen - regular travel across operational areas

We’re building one of the UK’s fastest-growing fibre networks, connecting communities across Scotland and beyond. As a Network Build Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of that journey, playing a hands‑on role in delivering, activating and maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our customers connected.

What does a day look like?

Installing and commissioning network equipment across data centres, street cabinets, POP sites and telephone exchanges.
Connecting power supplies, UPS systems, fibre and copper cabling.
Testing equipment and completing checks to make sure each site is ready for service.
Keeping cabling neat, correctly labelled and fully documented.
Updating diagrams, port maps, power audits and commissioning records.
Responding to on‑site faults, replacing hardware and completing post‑repair checks.
Working closely with our Network Engineering, NOC, Build Partners and Project Management teams to keep projects moving and sites ready for handover

What We’re looking for

Experience of structured cabling, or a keen interest in developing this knowledge.
An understanding of fibre optics, GPON or XGSPON.
A safety‑first approach and confidence following site rules, risk assessments and PPE requirements.
Great attention to detail, particularly when installing, labelling and documenting equipment.
Problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues before they cause delays.
Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, contractors and delivery partners.
Good planning and time‑management skills, with the ability to prepare effectively for site visits.
A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Why GoFibre?

You’ll join a supportive and ambitious team where your work has a visible impact every day. Whether you’re commissioning new sites, resolving network issues or helping deliver key Project Gigabit milestones, you’ll be trusted to make a real difference while continuing to develop your technical skills and experience.

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