Fibre Engineer (FTTH) – self-employed

Experienced on the Openreach network and looking for consistent fibre installation work closer to home? We're looking for a self-employed Fibre Engineer (FTTH – Fibre To The Home) to cover the West Midlands/Staffordshire region, carrying out end-to-end full fibre installations across overhead and underground networks.

If you're already working in fibre, hold the relevant accreditations and know your way around Openreach infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

You'll be working across a regional patch, with travel generally within an hour of your home location.

What's in it for you?

Self-employed opportunities operating under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Work across the established Openreach network.
Regional coverage across Cannock and surrounding areas.
Travel generally limited to approximately one hour from home.
A mix of overhead, underground and customer installation work.
The opportunity to put your existing technical skills and accreditations to use across end-to-end fibre installations.
Your responsibilities as a Fibre Engineer

Complete full fibre installations, connecting residential and business customers to the Openreach network.
Carry out overhead cabling work using poles and underground installations through existing duct networks.
Install internal cabling, connect customer equipment and test services to ensure successful activation.
Work safely on live network infrastructure, including poles, ducts and associated equipment.
Maintain installation quality, complete site reinstatement and leave customer premises safe and tidy.
Record completed work, update job management systems and maintain accurate installation records.
What we're looking for in a Fibre Engineer

Proven experience delivering FTTH installations on the Openreach network.
Practical experience working across both overhead and underground PIA infrastructure.
Current SMART Awards or NOPS card, with relevant Openreach accreditations.
Relevant certifications including SA001, SA002, S8, SA051C, SA007, S7, N43/N48 (N22), SA020, N037, K8, NRSWA SLG and PIA, subject to confirmation of mandatory requirements.
Practical knowledge of telecoms installation equipment, power tools, network testing and mobile job management systems.
If you're an experienced Fibre Engineer with the right network experience and accreditations, apply today to discuss the available work across Cannock and the surrounding areas.

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