MDU Cable / Splicing Engineer

West Sussex (up to Eastbourne & Brighton) and Kent | £31,000-£37,000 per annum

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an MDU Cable / Splicing Engineer to support MDU build works across West Sussex and the entirety of Kent. This role involves delivering high-quality PIA installation works on FTTH / Openreach networks, working as part of an experienced delivery team.

Key Duties

• Deliver PIA installation works as part of a team.

• Complete MDU build activities including TRR, cabling, and splicing.

• Carry out rodding and roping and fibre blowing operations.

• Perform heavy cable pulling (overhead and underground).

• Install fibre optic cables on FTTH / Openreach networks.

• Complete overhead and underground fibre installations.

• Work with UTP, fibre, and CATV cabling.

• Carry out internal and external MDU installations.

• Maintain full compliance with Safety at Street Works and Road Works Codes of Practice.

• Set up sites in line with NRSWA requirements and supervise traffic management where required.

• Understand permit and noticing requirements and ensure full compliance.

• Read schematics and prepare as-built drawings.

• Identify site issues early and promote near-miss and positive intervention reporting.

• Maintain clear communication with the Project Manager, reporting any changes or deviations.

• Accurately measure and record work undertaken.

• Locate and report blockages in line with Openreach and CityFibre quality standards.

Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience working on FTTH / Openreach FTTH networks.

• Background in civil works.

• Proven experience of cabling and splicing in Openreach ducts and infrastructure (OH and UG).

• BT PIA accreditations: S0001, S0002, SA007, SA008.

• N27, N28, N23, N39, K08.

• IPAF 1b.

• NRSWA 01.

• First Aid at Work.

• Clean UK driving licence.

• CSCS card.

• NOPS (optional).

• Confined Space (optional).

• NRSWA Unit 10 (optional).

• SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent experience (optional).

• City & Guilds 3667 (optional).

• Willingness to travel across West Sussex and Kent.

What We Offer

• Salary between £31,000 and £37,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Long-term opportunity supporting MDU and FTTH network builds.

Interested?

If you have the required experience and certifications and are looking for your next role as an MDU Cable / Splicing Engineer, apply now with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.