Cable Operative

The Cable Operative builds and maintains new and existing Core Telecommunications Access Networks, specifically copper cable pulling, jointing and testing; involving heavy cable pulling, either with assist equipment or by-hand, jointing at internal & external locations, and identifying cables/parts of cables to be worked on in various locations and environments.
Responsibilities and duties ·           Use telecoms installation & test equipment to install with Fibre, Copper & CATV cables to client specification ·           Work on internal databases to record actions & daily whereabouts ·           Represent the company in a professional and helpful manner whilst interacting with service providers, end users, members of the public and Virgin Media employees where necessary ·           Adherence to Virgin Media quality standards - copies of the quality standards will be provided by VM at audit ·           Ability to record changes and updates made, as a result of work carried out, updating VM with details on task closure ·           Ability to work safely, such as National Roads & Street Works Act ·           Ensure all equipment used meets recognised safety standards including but not limited to tools and testers Requirements Skills and Qualifications ·           Excellent communication skills ·           Ability to work with minimum supervision ·           Ability to work within a team ·           Be able to prioritise, organise and manage tasks ·           Experience or willingness to learn key aspects of telecommunications infrastructure ·           Good observational and analytical skills and a good eye for detail ·           Well-presented and have good presentation skills ·           Must have good IT skills - specifically Microsoft Excel and Word ·           Must be holding a Full Clean Valid UK Driving License for a minimum of 1 year