Job Title: FTTP Engineer
Employment Type: CIS pay scheme
Rate: £30 per completed job | OTE £150–£200/day (£39,000–£50,000 per annum)
Contract Length: Estimated 4 years
We are recruiting in the following areas:
Aberdeen, Bracknell, Brighton, Cambridge, Chatham, Colchester, Derby, Edinburgh, Harrogate, High Wycombe, Horsham,
Ipswich, Leicester, Luton, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Newark-on-Trent, Northampton, Nottingham, Peterborough, Portsmouth,
Slough, Southend-on-Sea, Swindon, Weston-super-Mare, Worthing, and Wokingham.
Job Overview
We are seeking experienced FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) Engineers to support nationwide fibre installation projects across
residential and commercial sites. This long-term contract offers consistent work and excellent earning potential. You will be
responsible for full lifecycle fibre deployment including splicing, testing, installations, and customer handovers.
Key Responsibilities
• Install and test fibre optic cables, including both internal and external premises installs
• Perform underground and overhead cabling (duct and pole-based routes)
• Conduct on-site surveys and assess UG/OOH routes
• Read and interpret fibre plans/schematics (Openreach/CityFibre)
• Complete accurate documentation and test records
• Maintain compliance with health and safety (including PPE, lighting and guarding)
• Communicate professionally with clients, landlords, and site contacts
• Troubleshoot faults and carry out connectivity repairs
• Maintain vehicle stock and tools to company standards
• Must be confident working at height
Essential Requirements
Candidates must have the following current or recently expired certifications (refreshers may be available):
1. SA001 – Overhead Safety
2. SA002 – Underground Safety
3. S7 – PIA Underground Cabling or Openreach equivalent (K6 or N28)
4. S8 – PIA Overhead Cabling or Openreach equivalent (N22, E1, N27)
5. Streetworks Unit 2 / 01 – Signing, Lighting & Guarding
6. Valid Network Operator Passport Scheme (NOPS) Card
Additional requirements:
• Willingness to undergo a CRB check
• Manual UK driving licence and experience driving vans
• Willingness to stay away from home when required (accommodation and expenses covered)
Desirable Qualifications
• Confined Space Entry certification
• Familiarity with routers, ONTs, and in-home fibre setup
• Previous experience on Openreach or CityFibre networks