Fibre Cable Technician - Virgin Media - Dublin/Kildare

ActavoFibre Cable Technician - Virgin Media - Dublin/Kildare Engineer/Technical Dublin Permanent PART 1: Role Details Role Title Fibre Cabling Technician Department Virgin Media Networks Reports To Fibre Cabling Supervisor Location Dublin/Kildare PART 2: Role Purpose You will work as part of a small cable gang installing fibre optic cables overhead on façade of private homes and underground by pulling or blowing the cable. This project is part of an overall new FTTH network build by a major Internet provider. You will need to have a full drivers license be considered for this role. Benefits: Pension plan Employee assistance programme Refer a friend scheme Cycle to work scheme Maternity pay Employee discounts – on hotels, gyms, electronics and more Educational assistance Career progression opportunities Long Service Awards Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary PART 3: Principal Responsibilities Adhere to and maintain compliance with all Health and Safety procedures within your work. Ensuring you are responsible for yourself and/or team members who report into you Install fibre optic cables overhead on façade of private houses and pulling or blowing cables through subduct or existing ducted sections as per the Book of Standards guidelines and provided training Ensure safe and correct layout and continued compliance of traffic management requirements Access and work on Facades using ladders or MEWP equipment Use hand and power tools competently and safely Adhere to all wayleave and access arrangements made with homeowners PART 4: Person Specification Experience Previous experience in similar works an advantage but training will be provided Skills & Competencies (evidence of) Technical Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and instructions Ability to operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies Ability to maintain and interpret electronic records of daily work, data recordings and network design maps Interpersonal Ability and willingness to work in a team and take instruction from peers and supervisors Business Skills Excellent organizational and communication skills required Personal Availability to travel across Ireland when required to different work sites Clean full driving license Flexibility in line with business requirements Ability to work at heights and in various challenging field environments ACT 1