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We are looking for people who have worked in the telecoms industry as Copper Installation Engineers for Openreach, with experience working at heights and in the telecommunications industry.

Working on a copper cable customer install project we will provide initial upskilling/training and are able to offer the right candidates long term career progression over several years.

Job Requirements

* Driving to customers houses and premises

* Liaising with customers to ensure installations can take place

* Adhering to Health and Safety legislation

* Working at height - climbing ladders safely

* Working in underground telecommunications chambers and in street cabinets

* Installing copper cable to customer premises

* Installing a network connection point in customer premises

* Explaining the new connection to customers and ensuring they are fully satisfied

You will have the following qualifications and be able to prove experience and competence:

* Must hold a full UK driving licence

* Must be over 21 years of age (for company vehicle insurance)

* Confident working at height and in underground network

* Excellent communication skills

* Hold a valid NRSWA street works Operative unit 2 card (desirable)

* Risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on Health and Safety practices.

What’s on offer for successful candidates?

* All equipment provided - Tooling, PPE and Uniform

* Vehicle (fuel card – rates increase to include fuel)

* Training provided for various activities

* Option to be further multi-skilled to fibre installations

Contract Duration & Rates

This is a long-term contract role and you will be paid for the jobs you complete, see below estimations of jobs and earnings (Once trained we would expect people to be achieving a minimum of 6 copper jobs per day or a blend of copper installs with MI & SI jobs)

PRICE WORK ROLE

Estimated earnings for experienced Engineers £35k - £45k+ per annum

Full training will be provided (Training to be undertaken at Risby – near Bury St Edmunds)

* When on training you will be paid £93.85 per day (+ mileage)

* When buddying you will be paid £93.85 per day (+ mileage)