Role: CABLER / TEST-ROD and ROPE OPERATIVE

Location: The role is based out of our central site at Coningsby (LN4 4RT)

Wage: £10.00 - £12.00 per work hour (42.5 paid weekly hours – 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

*Pay subject to Industry experience and / or qualifications*
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Quantum Communications is currently seeking to recruit a full-time Cabler / Test-Rod and Rope Operative. This is your chance to share your knowledge and apply your skills to support the customer experience. Quantum Communications is committed to encouraging equal employment opportunities.

“As Lincolnshire’s local Internet Service Provider, our mission is to supply full fibre broadband to rural communities across the county that continue to suffer from slow, unreliable broadband due to obsolete copper wiring”.

Responsibilities for Cabler / Test-Rod and Rope Operative

· To work as a key member of the backhaul team within the company, with the key responsibilities of a cabler / test-rod and rope operative. This may also involve working in any work area within the company as and when required.

· This role will include working both on-site and off-site in the public space, ensuring the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment provided.

· To carry out appropriate street works practices in-line with established code of practice.

· To attend specified sites and identify appropriate ducts and poles (physical infrastructure) highlighted from relevant information / plans.

· To operate within chamber spaces and their following ducts with the highest degree of care.

· Carry out initial rodding and roping of underground cable routes, ensuring that they are clear.

· Carry out the collective installation of blown fibre tubing and subsequent fibre via blowing methods.

· To monitor and proactively declare declining stock levels of equipment and consumables when required.

· Complete relevant paperwork / evidence and forward as instructed.

· To support company staff with Health and Safety monitoring including completing risk assessment and near miss reports. Positively contribute to a safe work environment ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures on-site in the public space and highways.

· Have a personal responsibility for promoting the welfare and preventing harm to yourself, workforce and members of the public.

· To carry out daily vehicle and tool checks, along with associated documentation as directed.

· Maintain Quantum’s professional standards whilst supporting customers in their Fibre to The Premises (FTTP) journey, upholding professional standards of conduct, whilst operating outside in the public space.

Desirable Qualifications for Cabler / Test-Rod and Rope Operative - *A willingness to undergo training to achieve desired qualifications arranged by Quantum Communications*

· Full Driving Licence

· Unit 01 Signing, lighting and Guarding for Operatives

· SA002 – Safety Underground

· SA001 –Safety Overhead Including Joint User Pole

· S7 PIA Sub Duct and Cable Installation Underground

· S8 – PIA Cable Installation Overhead

· Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces

Desirable Skills for Cabler / Test-Rod and Rope Operative

· Possesses physical robustness / fitness to meet the demands and challenges of work-related tasks

· Dextrous / hands-on

· Ambitious/Keen to learn

· Comfortable working at height

· Comfortable working in confined spaces

· Team player and able to work alone

Benefits for Cabler / Test-Rod and Rope Operative

· 28 days, paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays

· Competitive paid hourly rate

· Free parking

Location: The role is based out of our central site at Coningsby (LN4 4RT)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Wage: £10.00-£12.00 per working hour (Subject to Industry experience / qualifications)

Schedule: 5 days per week (Monday-Friday – 8:00am – 5:00pm) 9-hour days with 30 minutes unpaid lunch

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