Cable Operative

_**Role Overview**_

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
- **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

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

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: MW