Fibre Engineer
Location: Field-based (Southampton and Portsmouth)
Contract: Full-time
Hours: Typically 48 hours per week (flexibility required)
Salary: £30,725.76 – £33,948.80 per annum
About Circet UK
Circet IRE & UK is Europe’s leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, powering connectivity across the Telecommunications, Transport Infrastructure and Power sectors. With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we’re proud to connect communities, invest in our people, and deliver work we genuinely stand behind.
Our Home Division is growing, and we’re looking for skilled and motivated Fibre Engineers to help deliver high-quality fibre networks for residential customers on major contracts, including Openreach and client-specific networks.
Accreditations (Desirable)
* SA001, SA002
* NRSWA (Unit 2 – Signing, Lighting & Guarding)
* IPAF 1b
* Openreach-related accreditations (e.g. S7, S8, N23, N27, N28, K8)
Don’t tick every box? That’s okay, training and accreditation support may be provided depending on experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Installing, servicing and maintaining FTTP/FTTH fibre networks and CPE
* Carrying out overhead and underground fibre installations using Openreach PIA and client-specific networks
* Splicing and testing fibre within acceptable loss limits
* Using and maintaining equipment including works tablets, fibre splicing machines, power meters, fibre identifiers and microscopes
* Working from job packs and build plans to deliver work safely, efficiently and right-first-time
* Completing fibre blowing, cabling, backfill and reinstatement works within customer boundaries
* Ensuring signing, lighting and guarding meet NRSWA and street works requirements
* Delivering a professional, customer-focused service at all timesAccurately completing daily progress reports and required documentation
* Following all health, safety, quality and incident reporting procedures
* Supporting junior engineers and setting the standard for quality and safe working
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Experience in a fibre or telecoms engineering environment (or a strong desire to learn)
* Knowledge of FTTP / FTTH technologies
* Experience or understanding of fibre splicing and testing
* Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
* Confident working at heights (up to approximately 15 metres)
* Strong attention to detail with a right-first-time mindset
* Friendly, professional and customer-focused approach
* Confident using smartphones or tablets for work instructions
* Full UK manual driving licence (minimum 12 months, max 6 points)
* Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
What You’ll Get in Return
* Salary of £30,725.76 – £33,948.80 with strong long‑term earning potential
* Fully maintained company van, fuel card, tools, PPE and uniform
* Full training and industry‑recognised qualifications
* Company pension scheme
* Bonus and development programmes
* Death in service and personal accident cover
* Clear career pathways within Circet
* A supportive, inclusive and safety‑first culture where your work matters
Diversity & Inclusion
Circet IRE & UK is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Ready to help build the UK’s fibre future? Join Circet and grow your career with us.
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