Principal Technician (Fibre)
Do you enjoy working with a down to earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative to find solutions to problem out in the field? Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling or civils works. Help build and keep the nation’s critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.
Reporting to and directed by the Area Manager, the Principal Technician will drive the support and have accountability for the delivery of multiple work streams, taking them from estimate to build, through to release, completion, and handover. This is a hands-on role, with travel across the Home Counties and London.
What you’ll do:
- You will be identifying challenges and complexities that have the potential to impact all works, such as traffic management or footpath and carriageway conditions after excavated activity. You will use your experience, knowledge and tenacity to minimise impact to delivery and cost
- You’ll support all build activity and will be very much hands on through all technical aspects ensuring everything is in accordance with our high standards, contractual obligations and supporting streetworks compliance including aligning to all NRSWA and Code of Practice requirements. This will all result in a clean handover for all products that Openreach deploys through Telent and in turn we then engage through our delivery partners.
- You’ll also play a primary role in the ongoing relationships we have with local authorities, since they’ll be key to the delivery and coordination of the works. Using your excellent communication skills, you’ll keep both internal and external parties informed on progress. This could involve attendance at meetings and site visits when dealing with customer complaints or disputes.
Who you are:
You will have experience in an FTTP Supervisor role with an excellent understating of the Openreach fibre network, as well as strong Civils knowledge.
Key Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry, Civils Engineering and Poling including all overhead activity
- Splicing experience is essential.
- NRSWA Supervisor course (Knowledge & experience) would be highly beneficial.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- PIA accreditation / experience.
- Strong technical, analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
- Company Van
- 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
- Company pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme
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