Fibre Planner
5 months ago
**Location: Newbury + Hybrid**
**Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits**
**Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri**
- **Hybrid**
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
**Who We Are**
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join our Vodafone UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen - simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.
**What you’ll do**
As a Fixed Networks Engineer within Fibre Services, you will be responsible for the fundamental and detail planning of the Vodafone Network Fibre Layer to support Customer Delivery, Core Project Build, Assure and Diversionary Works requirements.
- You will work with the Network Specialist to liaise with Highway Authorities and sponsor of diversionary works to establish scope and costings
- You will work with the Network Specialist to allocate fibres, schedule outage dates, and confirm requirements
- You will identify and analyse network and customer traffic affected
- You will liaise with Vodafone internal technical teams to facilitate Customer Feasibility process and provide timely responses via Desktop and Detailed costings
- You will promote and develop good working relations with external and internal stakeholders
**Who you are**
- You will have experience working as a similar Fibre Planner position in Telecommunications
- You will have proven understanding of telephony distribution systems
- You will understand civils construction practice and regulations (NRSWA)
- You will have proven understanding of CDM & relevant Health & Safety regulations**What we offer**
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
**Together we can**
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