Ready to Connect Communities? Become a Cable Operative!
Are you looking for a hands-on role where your work truly makes a difference? Do you thrive on variety, splitting your time between indoor and outdoor challenges? We're on the hunt for dedicated and skilled Cable Operatives to join our Pre-enablement team. You'll be crucial in building and maintaining cutting-edge telecommunications networks, directly connecting homes and businesses!
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Cable Operative, you'll be on the front lines, ensuring seamless communication for countless people. Your day-to-day will be dynamic and include:
* Building and maintaining new and existing core telecommunications access networks, including Copper, HFC, and overhead cables.
* Heavy cable pulling, spanning overhead lines, subducting, and blowing fibre.
* Working in diverse environments like cabinets, ducts, and on poles, often performing small reinstatement and garden works.
* Jointing cables in internal and external locations and precisely identifying cables for work.
* Engaging directly with customers, ensuring positive communication and timely completion of work.
Requirements
* Highly health and safety conscious, always prioritising personal and public safety.
* Proficient in using internal and client systems to record risk assessments, daily whereabouts, and job progress.
* Experienced with Copper, HFC, and FTTP to client specifications.
* Able to identify and clear small blockages.
* Committed to ensuring all equipment, including tools, power tools, and test equipment, meets recognised safety standards.
* A professional and excellent communicator, interacting positively with service providers, end-users, the public, and Virgin Media employees.
* Dedicated to "Right First Time" quality standards.
* Adept at timely submission of workflow requirements and updating internal teams on changes and task closure.
Skills & Qualifications You'll Need:
* Sound practical knowledge and experience of Copper, HFC, and FTTP.
* NRSWA Unit 2 and PIA Accredited.
* Although Pre Enablement PIA activity SA001, SA002, S7, S8 activity is now carried out by VM02 you may be required to support the clients in house operation from time to time.
* Comfortable working with ladders, at height, and on poles.
* Basic IT skills and proficiency in using mobile apps.
* Practical experience using power tools such as drills, Stihl saws, and compressors.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* The ability to work to deadlines and respond positively to direction.
* A team player with a strong motivation for delivering quality work.
* Capable of prioritising, organising, and managing tasks in all weather conditions.
* Observational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Well-presented with good presentation skills.
* Must hold a Full UK Driving License.
* Make a Real Difference: Your expertise will directly impact the rollout of groundbreaking telecoms projects, keeping Virgin Media at the forefront of the industry.
* Be Part of a Winning Team: Collaborate with a passionate and supportive team who share your drive for excellence.
* Embrace Continuous Learning: We invest heavily in your development, offering ongoing training and opportunities to expand your skillset.
* Unlock Your Potential: Enjoy a career path brimming with possibilities, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
* Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme & heavily discounted Virgin Media products.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today!
We are a company that embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
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