Job Description

Your mission

Job Title: Lead Engineer – GB (Splicing)

The role:

• Supporting the management team in achieving team targets and upskilling team to meet and exceed targets
• Responsible for training new starts and ensuring the work is tracked and to standard required
• Helping to upskill all levels of the team, including use of OTDR, promoting high performance teams and identifying training gaps
• Acting as a Backhaul network expert, taking a lead role on the completion and troubleshooting of issues
• Supporting the team with field based live network issues, including faults, repairing live network, building joints and resolving complex issues
• Assisting with the preparation and planning of network outages and reparenting
• Leading on auditing of site set ups, supporting the team to complete audits and ensure that sites are to permit and safety standards
• Ensuring Fibre Allocation Sheets (FAS) are submitted accurately and timely, identifying any issues and ensuring records are up to date for future use
• Ensuring deadlines are met, within budget and works up to standard
• Ensure relevant Health & Safety standards are followed and achieved
• Supporting the development of team resulting in streamlining processes as required on network

Your profile

The person:

• Previous experience in a similar technical role
• Significant relevant experience in the telecoms industry
• In depth knowledge of OTDR and ILM testers
• Extensive knowledge of Backhaul network and distribution
• Ability to lead by example and train people to a company standard
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and excellent communication skills across all levels
• Excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills
• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including MS Project
• Experience of working with BT/Openreach and knowledge of Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA)
• Ability to travel between NI and GB
• Full valid driving licence

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.