Cable Operative - Telecoms

nmcn work in partnership and collaboration with our customers, to deliver major built environment and critical national infrastructure projects across the UK. Our specialist engineering and construction teams bring multi-sector innovation and technical skill - from building and highways, to large-scale water networks and treatment plants.

Our Telecoms business provides the management and delivery of national and regional network infrastructure to major communications providers. This includes installations, improvements, repairs and 24-hour emergency response networks to high speed fibre networks. We apply our expertise at each stage of the project lifecycle to ensure smooth delivery to our customers and clients.

We are looking to recruit experienced Cable Teams for our Virgin Media contract based out of Warrington covering the North West region. You will help support the division's goals of delivering outstanding projects whilst maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality.

What you'll be doing day to day

• To undertake work on behalf of nmcn/Virgin Media in a sustainable, safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• At all times, ensure the safety of yourself and others affected by your work.
• Only carry out work for which you are trained and competent and cease work where procedures cannot be followed.
• Ensure quality of workmanship meets minimum standards and complies with Companies/Client Health & Safety policy and practices.
• To communicate effectively with all staff Supervisors/administration and management personnel
• To ensure accurate information/paperwork is submitted as directed in a timely manner.
• Consider the current and next phase of work and be proactive to ensure that you are able to complete all your planned work in a safe, efficient and organised manner.
• Overall management of the work site(s), including operatives, site visitors and general public at all times.
• Attend safety briefings, training, consultation meetings and health surveillance when required
• If directed, follow up any remedial work (as necessary) in an accurate and timely manner
• Use only approved equipment, in the correct manner and protect and trace all utilities within your works area and ensure the safety and health of yourself and others.
• Report and / or record all accidents, incidents, environmental events (aspects and impacts), damages, near misses and illnesses, and co-operate with site inspections and investigations.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Engineering & Environmental requirements relevant to your duties and responsibilities, and ensure the safety of yourself and others
• Ensure completion of accurate paperwork, including submission of track sheets and relevant records in a timely manner and ensure copies are retained as appropriate

The experience we're looking for in a candidate

• FTTP experience is essential
• Cable pulling - fibre, coax, copper
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Have good IT skills
• NRSWA accreditation to supervisory level
• PIA accreditation
• WAH accreditation

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday trading scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers)
• Free eye test vouchers
• Employee share scheme
• 3x life assurance
• Free Parking
• Flexible Working
• Enhanced pension contribution

Please note - we may have to close applications to this role sooner than anticipated based on the number of applications received.