At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct on-site risk assessments and support out of hours callout as needed.
- Company: Openreach is the UK's leading digital infrastructure business, wholly owned by BT Group.
- Benefits: Mandatory training certifications include Tower Climbing and Emergency First Aid at Work.
- Other info: Supervisory responsibilities for contractor activities are part of the role.
- Why this job: Join Openreach in building the UK's largest full fibre broadband network by 2026.
- Qualifications: Must pass a working at height medical and maintain physical fitness for the role.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
About the role
As part of the role you may be required to contribute to out of hours callout by supporting voluntary lists and, if required, Formal On Call Frameworks (with a minimum 1 in 4 attendance) to support service as needed by the business.
Responsibilities
- Prioritise health and safety—ensure job license & skills, deliver work with full regard of H&S, conduct on-site risk assessments, inform manager, record near misses/incidents, challenge others to display ID passes, and comply with ISO audits (14001, 45001).
- Promote an inclusive environment—support diversity, live by ES values, work with ES teams to deliver and create an amazing workplace.
- Radio & Rigging Expertise – Complexity level of work expected: Understand extensive systems: Radio (20CN/21CN/Microwave), Mobile (2/3/4/5G), WIFI—installations, systems & maintenance.
- Achieve & retain mandatory training certifications: Tower Climbing and Rescue, Emergency First Aid at Work (At Height).
- Design & creation of lifting/lowering plans and associated risk assessments; coordinate team member activities during routine/planned works.
- Supervisory/Clerk of Works responsibilities for contractor/3rd-party activity.
- A full breakdown of all skills associated with the role is available in the associated Training Pathways document.
Physical requirements: bend, stretch, kneel, crouch; climb, work at floor & ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and roadside infrastructure; lift heavy drums/cables; recognize coloured wiring.
Mandatory: Able to pass a working at height medical. Maintain a level of physical fitness to conduct the role.
Trainee Radio & Rigging Engineer in Sevenoaks employer: 慨正橡扯
Openreach is committed to building a reliable and future-ready network, reaching over 25 million premises by December 2026. Employees enjoy mandatory training opportunities and work in a culture that values customer-first behaviours. The company operates from various locations across the UK, contributing to economic growth and regional development.
