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Fibre Service Engineer, Portsmouth, £38,000.00
Employment Type
Full Time
Application Start Date
08-01-2026
Application End Date
03-02-2026
Location
Portsmouth
State/County
Hampshire
Zip Code
PO6 3EN
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Telecommunications services
Category
Engineering
Position
Other engineering
Experience
Proven experience in the installation and connection of blown fibre tubing
Description
What you'll be doing:
- End-to-End Testing & Commissioning: Lead the testing and commissioning of network cabling, ensuring flawless installation and splicing for optimal performance
- Cable Record Management: Create and manage cable ‘birth certificates,’ ensuring accurate documentation in inventory systems for seamless network tracking
- Fusion & Mechanical Splicing: Perform precise fusion and, when needed, mechanical splices to modify and expand the optical network
- Fibre Fault Resolution: Quickly respond to and resolve fibre faults, including fibre breaks, partnering with third parties to replace sections when necessary
- Plan & Execute Diversionary Work: Strategically plan fibre and splicing needs to meet diversionary work directives and ensure continuity of network service
- Innovate & Contribute to Network Growth: Support the evolution of toob Ltd by addressing fibre-related challenges and driving improvement as we grow
- Process Development: Collaborate with internal teams to refine and document new processes as fibre network requirements evolve
- Network Build Installation: Oversee the installation of network enclosures and cabling, contributing to a robust and efficient network infrastructure
- Network Auditing & Improvement: Conduct internal audits on the passive network, identifying and resolving issues to ensure the longevity and quality of legacy network areas.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Fibre Deployment: Skilled in fibre deployment, splicing, and testing, preferably in FTTH/FTTP environments
- Design Translation: Ability to translate fibre designs and splicing schedules
- Installation: Proven experience in the installation and connection of blown fibre tubing
- Testing Practices: Familiar with OTDR and IOLM testing practices
- Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of blown fibre tubing integrity tests(essential) and Exfo test units/Testflow software (desirable)
- Asset Management: Competent with asset management software and as-built record creation
- Contractor Management: Experience liaising with or managing contractors and subcontractors
- PIA Qualified: Certified to work at height on Openreach poles (desirable)
- Holder of the right to work in the UK without restriction
- Meet the company van insurance parameters and maintain the vehicle in line with company driving and care standards
- Willing to travel across our Hampshire and Surrey sites Hold certification standards ideally including NRSWA SLG O1, SA001 & SA002, PIA S7 & PIA S8, IPAF 1b.
About You:
- Team Player: Ability to work unsupervised and confidently within a team
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills; adept at presenting technical information clearly
- Problem Solver: Innovative approach to problem-solving
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous and detail oriented
- Target-Driven: Driven to meet challenging targets and SLAs
What we offer you!
- A positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment
- Annual leave - 25 days
- Annual Bonus
- Group Pension
- Group Critical Illness
- Private Medical Scheme
- Development opportunities
Family Friendly Benefits
- Enhanced maternity & adoption pay – up to 6 months full pay
- Enhanced paternity leave and pay – up to 3 weeks full pay
About toob:
Here at toob, our people are our greatest asset. They fuel our success and are truly passionate about the work they do. In this ever-changing world it’s crucial that we continue to support our people with a positive growth culture where they can enjoy themselves, be authentic to who they are but also be rewarded for their efforts whilst learning and having fun.
toob values diversity and inclusivity and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities. If you’re excited about this role but unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know at time of application