Job Description 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 Requirements Skills and Qualifications · Computer literate with exceptional understanding of Microsoft applications · Outstanding communication skills · A positive and enthusiastic approach to work · Good organisation skills · Strong attention to detail · Flexible approach to work location · Experience in a Planning or related role · Telecommunications experience or knowledge