Cablers

July 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Cablers

Job Title:?Fibre Cabler
Location:?Hampshire, Berkshire, and the IOW
Business Area:?Utilities - Telecoms ??
Contract:?Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 doe + OT

Are you looking to progress your career in Telecoms?


We are Kier, one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure services, working on projects such as BT Falcon, BT ONSA and we're looking for a Cabling Operative to join our Telecoms team.?

With fantastic opportunities and our growth and ambition to be industry leaders, now really is an exciting time to join our telecoms team!?

Recently appointed as an Openreach core partner, this exciting opportunity will see us providing multi-million pound planned and reactive fibre and copper network services across Hampshire and Berkshire.


About the role as Fibre Cabler

You will be responsible for installing the core cables that connect our towns, villages, and cities via the Openreach underground and overhead network. Working with a Direct Labour supervisor, you will be required to perform your activities accurately and within deadlines assisting the business to meet their weekly completion targets for the fibre build expectations of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out all Pre pulling/cabling tasks as directed by the Project Manager working on the Openreach network.
  • Ensure full compliance with NRSWA Regulations, along with Health, Safety & Environment guidance.
  • Overcoming obstacles and working with other teams to ensure our projects are completed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all necessary Compliance documentation is adhered to, i.e., Safety & Quality - (Self-Audit & POWRA)
What can you expect from us? ?

High specification tools, vans and clothing will be provided to enable you to work to the highest quality standards in a safe working environment.


In addition, you can expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:

  • Excellent overtime rates, Saturday x1.5, Sunday x2
  • A fantastic, matched pension scheme
  • Share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our sharesave and share incentive plans
  • New and enhanced family friendly policies with 8 weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave and important guidance on the menopause and the support we can offer
  • Med24 - A 24 hour, 7 days a week online GP service available to you and your family
  • Cycle2Work and payroll giving schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Kier rewards, Kiers exclusive shopping site with deals available at over 800 retailers
  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your health and wellbeing
  • Kier Green Car Scheme

What we need from you?

  • Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months with no more than 6 points on your licence
  • Hold or have held a valid NRSWA street works card.
  • Experience working with job packs, duct diagrams and works instructions.
  • Have experience working onOpenreach's Network and have held the followingOpenreachaccreditations:
    • SA002 or SA006
    • K8 - Test Rod and Rope
    • N28 - Cabling in the Underground network
  • All required accreditations to be valid for 4 months demonstratable via Smart Awards
  • Confident working at heights and in the underground network.
  • Can work as part of a team, outside in all weather conditions.
Closing Date: 15th August 2022

Pre-employment checks ?
It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK (United Kingdom), verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment. ?Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.?

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.?

Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.?

Kier is an inclusive employer.

Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds, and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Should you require reasonable adjustments to complete an application and or at interview stage please do

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