Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group is a fast growing, leading telecommunications company, delivering frontline services to fibre network providers across the UK and Ireland.

 

We are looking for Cabling Operatives to support our network build in Cumbria.

 

Responsibilities:

• Upkeep and maintain fibre infrastructure to current PIA standards
• Underground and Overhead installations
• Working within a team and successfully delivering PIA installation works
• Installing fibre optic cables
• Fault find on Fibre Network Infrastructures
• Troubleshoot individual and wider network issues
• Adherence to all Health and safety practises
• Correct use of equipment and procedures
• Maintain all tools, equipment and vehicles to a high standard
• To help maximise the maintenance schedule and to meet strict deadlines.

 

Skills & Qualifications required:

• Organised and proactive approach to work
• Good, positive attitude to work
• Ability to work in a strong team environment
• Uses own initiative to develop ideas and practices
• Excellent time-management skills
• Flexible approach and positive attitude to work
• Full UK driving licence

 

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) process

 

Company Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Extensive training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Experience in a forward thinking and progressive company, with an ambition to develop our people

 

 

Additional Information:

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The nature of the organisation is such that it will evolve as it operates and the nature of duties, tasks, knowledge and skills required for this post may develop and change in time.

 

 

Viberoptix is an equal opportunities employer.

 

 

Viberoptix, part of the Fibrus Group of companies, deliver specialised fibre network build solutions from design, civils activities, cabling and splicing. Our team of experienced and certified engineers are leaders in their field providing excellence in every aspect of the fibre network construction.

We are seeking Civils Supervisors to join our team in Cumbria.

Location: Cumbria GB, Site based

 

Role Summary:

To supervise the crews on the ground (Direct and Sub-Contractors), ensuring that the work is being completed to standard, on time and that all work completed is in accordance with health and safety regulations and procedures.

 

The Job Role:

• To supervise the civils aspect of the build, ensuring the associated build teams are meeting KPIs and targets
• Assisting with planning crews around the works and ensuring daily tracking of network build
• Supervising engineers on site and reporting any concerns into manager
• Ensure relevant Health & Safety standards are followed and achieved
• Development of team resulting in streamlining processes as required on network
• Oversee completion of works are carried out in line with acceptable handover including As-Built compliance / documentation
• Attend all required meetings with both internal parties and sub-contractors
• Attend weekly progress meetings when required and ensure Council permits are in place to keep civils works on schedule
• Co-ordination of work in line with delivery programme
• Manage expectations on date deliveries and volume delivery targets
• Manage risk register in line with delivery programme and documentation of possible delays
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial & contractual risks
• Monitor work production outputs closely with regular dialogue with the commercial dept.

 

The Person:

• At least 1 years’ experience in civils builds
• Previous supervision of work or teams
• The ability to motivate, manage a successful team to deliver the highest possible standards
• Proven ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills
• IT literate to be able to use iPad / laptop
• Full valid driving licence
• Experience in telecoms is desirable
• Supervisors NRSWA (Streetworks) accreditation with a thorough knowledge of The Reinstatement of Openings in Highways
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Previously supervised civils gangs, box builders and reinstating crews (desirable)
• Knowledge of BT Openreach specifications & documentation is desirable
• Experience of working with BT/Openreach and knowledge of Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) (desirable)
• GIS/Autocad knowledge (desirable)