Fibre Splicing & Quality Lead – Full Fibre Network
An established alternative network provider is expanding its Full Fibre broadband infrastructure across East Sussex and is seeking a proactive and experienced Fibre Specialist to join the team as a technical authority and quality lead.
With a growing network delivering speeds of up to 10 Gigabits for both download and upload, the organisation is deeply committed to upgrading the region’s broadband capability, creating local jobs, and reinvesting in the communities it serves.
About the Role
This hands-on role is critical to ensuring the long-term reliability, resilience, and maintainability of the fibre network. The successful candidate will take responsibility for setting and enforcing fibre build quality standards, overseeing infrastructure handover, performing key splicing tasks, and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
Execute high-quality splicing across active and passive infrastructure
Define and maintain physical fibre standards, including labelling, documentation, and testing
Conduct risk assessments and support sign-off of new infrastructure builds
Review network designs to ensure best practices in optical quality and maintainability
Act as a technical lead and mentor within the field engineering team
Diagnose and resolve infrastructure quality issues such as poor splices or water ingress
Help refine field processes, safety protocols, and operational efficiencies
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation
Participate in occasional out-of-hours reactive work (paid overtime) Required Skills & Experience
5+ years’ experience in fibre jointing/splicing within FTTP/FTTH PON networks
Expertise in live network work and high-density fibre builds
Strong knowledge of joint closures, fibre routing, slack management, and tray organisation
Proficient in OTDR testing, fault diagnostics, and using core fusion splicers (e.g., Sumitomo)
Excellent attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
Able to interpret and contribute to network and splice design diagrams
Confident working independently and taking ownership of infrastructure
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the network area
Comfortable working at height, including pole climbing Mandatory Certifications
Smart Awards (SA001 and SA002), S007, S008
NRSWA Unit 01 – Street Works Signing, Lighting & Guarding
LA – Location & Avoidance of Underground Apparatus
City & Guilds or equivalent certificate in Fibre Optic Splicing Desirable
Familiarity with network management tools such as Apex, QGIS, and Dash Pivot
Experience mentoring or training junior field technicians