Trainee Fibre Splicer

**About us**:
Due to rapid growth within the business, we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Fibre Splicer to join our vibrant and dynamic team This will be a progression role, after 6 months of training and development you will then progress into a more senior role. You will be provided with all the tools you need to be able to do your job effectively, such as a work tablet, mobile phone, company vehicle and Fibre kit.

This is an exciting opportunity to play your part in the UK’s largest Infrastructure project - you’ll be helping to open superfast broadband up to the whole of the UK

At Opals Group, we design, build, manage and maintain vital communications infrastructure for every-day use for a better-connected world. We work with major network operators, technology vendors and engineering companies to create the next generation of communication networks.

We are proud to have built a business based on a responsive, customer-focused, partnership approach which allows us to support our clients with major project and programme delivery. Our Vision is to be the supplier of choice with our clients, by developing long term partnerships which are built on safety, quality and by delivering what we promise.

**Duties of the Trainee Fibre Splicer**:

- Completing Splicing work (Building boxes as a trainee, completing splicing on site where required)
- Testing CBT’s both overhead and underground
- Assisting Project Supervisor where required
- Assisting with Cable Blowing

**Qualifications and Accreditations you will receive**:

- NRSWA02
- SA001
- SA002
- N23
- First Aid
- Confined Spaces
- IPAF-1b

**What we are looking for**:

- The ability to work under pressure and remain calm with a high attention to detail
- A great attitude and fantastic work ethic
- The desire to build a career and motivated to learn a new skill
- Previous experience working to tight deadlines maintaining an exceptional level of customer service
- Full UK Driving Licence is essential - A company vehicle will be provided when required

**What we can offer in return**:

- 22 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Additional leave accrued from 2 years’ service
- Employee assistance program
- Your birthday off, paid, every year
- Medicash
- Cycle 2 work scheme
- Monthly employee recognition scheme
- Company social events
- Length of service award after 3 years
- Perks at work discounts
- Refer a friend programme
- In house training and development opportunities
- Dress down Fridays
- Free on-site parking
- Early finish last Friday of the month

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- PETERBOROUGH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: One location