Infrastructure Build & Installation Engineer — Future Supervisor
Location: Greater Manchester (UK travel; occasional EU travel)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 base + allowances/bonus
Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Mon–Fri (flex for night works/weekends as required)
Benefits: Company van, pension, tools/PPE, paid expenses, training & certifications, free parking
About OneTek
We blend a resilient MSP core (networks, cloud, cybersecurity) with — AI-driven CCTV, sensors and real-time analytics. We're expanding from the North West across the UK and into Europe, extending our own fibre footprint and delivering end-to-end solutions in public spaces and heavy-industrial sites.
The role
Hands-on first, leadership next. You'll pull fibre through BT Openreach ducts (PIA), help build new areas, and then take that capability inside the fence — Cat6/6A and fibre in harsh industrial environments. You'll also assist rollout planning and, as you progress, help grow a core crew and manage contractors. If you take pride in neat, tested installs and want a clear path to supervision, you'll fit right in.
What you'll do
* PIA build (Openreach): sub-ducting, rodding/pulling, fibre blowing, chamber work; occasional overhead on poles.
* Site installs: Cat6/6A, OS2/OM4 fibre, cabinets/containment; splicing/patching; OTDR/LOSL & Fluke DSX certification.
* Commissioning support: PoE switching/Wi-Fi/APs; CCTV (Axis/Avigilon), ANPR (MAV Systems); tidy handovers with test packs and redlines.
* Safety & documentation: contribute to RAMS, SLG on highways, daily briefings; keep as-builts and asset lists tight.
* Build coordination (growing remit): assist with route surveys, build packs, day-to-day contractor oversight and closeout.
What you'll bring
* Recent PIA experience and current (or recently held) Smart Awards/PIA tickets: SA001 (Overhead Safety), SA002 (Underground Safety) and S7 (Sub-duct & Cable Install); S8 (Overhead Cable Install) desirable.
* NRSWA Unit 2 / SLG for works on the highway; Confined Space cert a plus.
* Solid splicing & testing craft, tidy workmanship, and confidence reading drawings/schematics.
* Clean UK driving licence; happy to travel UK-wide and occasionally into the EU with the team.
Nice to have: IPAF/PASMA/ECS/CSCS; S5/S6 survey modules; S9 (pole stepping on congested poles); previous crew lead experience.
What we offer
* £30,000–£35,000 base + overtime, paid travel time policy, night/away allowances, annual safety/quality bonus.
* Company van, tools/PPE, phone/laptop; expenses paid when staying away.
* Funded Smart Awards / NRSWA / Confined Space / IPAF / PASMA and a clear path to Supervisor / Build Lead with salary steps tied to milestones.
* Real variety — public realm, campuses, factories — and a voice in how we scale UK-wide and into Europe.
How to apply
Send your CV and 5–8 lines on a build you're proud of: UG/OH method, tickets held, test results, timeline, and how you handled snags.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
Application question(s):
* Current PIA/Smart Awards (SA001/SA002/S7/S8) + expiry dates
* NRSWA Unit 2/SLG and any Confined Space certificate
* Example of OTDR/LOSL and Fluke DSX results you've delivered (acceptance criteria)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Fiber Splicing: 2 years (required)
* Cherry picker: 2 years (required)
* Working on highways: 2 years (required)
* Network cable installation: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road