Cable Operative

The Cable Operative builds and maintains new and existing Core Telecommunications Access Networks, specifically copper cable pulling, jointing and testing; involving heavy cable pulling, either with assist equipment or by-hand, jointing at internal & external locations, and identifying cables/parts of cables to be worked on in various locations and environments.

Responsibilities and duties

· Use telecoms installation & test equipment to install with Fibre, Copper & CATV cables to client specification

· Work on internal databases to record actions & daily whereabouts

· Represent the company in a professional and helpful manner whilst interacting with service providers, end users, members of the public and Virgin Media employees where necessary

· Adherence to Virgin Media quality standards – copies of the quality standards will be provided by VM at audit

· Ability to record changes and updates made, as a result of work carried out, updating VM with details on task closure

· Ability to work safely, such as National Roads & Street Works Act

· Ensure all equipment used meets recognised safety standards including but not limited to tools and testers

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

· Ability to work with minimum supervision

· Ability to work within a team

· Be able to prioritise, organise and manage tasks

· Experience or willingness to learn key aspects of telecommunications infrastructure

· Good observational and analytical skills and a good eye for detail

· Well-presented and have good presentation skills

· Must have good IT skills – specifically Microsoft Excel and Word

· Must be holding a Full Clean Valid UK Driving License for a minimum of 1 year

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