Cable Operative

Comex 2000 is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed **Cable Operative** to join our VMB team in the North West.

In this role, you will be building and maintaining new and existing Core Telecommunications Access Networks, specifically Fibre cable. It involves heavy cable pulling, either with assist equipment or by-hand, blowing fibre and identifying cables/parts of cables to be worked on in various locations and environments.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work within a team
- Be able to prioritise, organise, manage tasks & work out of hours - unsociable hours
- Sound practical knowledge and experience of Underground Cabling, Rodding & Roping ducts, blowing fibre
- Experienced in the use of a cable pulling assist Winch
- Excellent communicator. 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 Valid Driving License, towing license a significant advantage
- NRSWA Qualified - SLG unit 2
- PIA tickets SA002 & S7 a significant advantage but not essential
- Towing license a significant advantage
- Confined spaces - desirable

**Responsibilities and duties**:

- Underground cabling, Rodding & Roping ducts, installing sub ducts and blowing fibre
- Will be required to work with Fibre, Copper & CATV cables to client specification
- Ensure all equipment used meets recognised safety standards
- Able to use cable pulling assist Winch
- Ensure daily completion of required apps for the workstream (risk assessments & van, tools and plant checks)
- Professional conduct & excellent customer care skills - Whilst interacting with service providers, end users, members of the public and Virgin Media employees where necessary
- Adherence to Virgin Media quality standards
- Ability read and understand job packs inclusive of cable maps, site drawings, SLD’s and BOM’s
- Report and produce blockage maps
- Ability to record changes and updates made, as a result of work carried out, updating line manager with details on task closure.
- Ability to work safely and be NRSWA compliant

**_What can we give back to you?_**
- Competitive salary
- As well as your traditional benefits such as holidays and pension schemes, our core is to invest in our employee’s development through continuous training and up-skilling
- Offering career development and opportunities for progression through the business
- Access to exclusive events, shopping deals, giveaways and travel discounts
- Heavily discounted Virgin Media products, including broadband and TV services
- Refer a Friend scheme offering cash bonuses of up to £1000

**_Who are we?_**

Comex 2000 UK Ltd is a well-established major strategic partner of choice within the telecommunication sector, specialising in network installation, maintenance, and build.

At Comex2000 UK we believe that the diversity of our workforce adds to the company culture, embracing the various experiences and perspectives of our employees. We continue to drive diversity and encourage opportunities for employment through our close partnerships with ex-military and women engineering institutions.

We want to continue building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse culture of our customers and community.

We believe that our dedication to the continuous investment in people and technology keeps us at the forefront of the telecommunications industry. This approach has allowed us to grow both in culture and size.

We are on the look-out for an enthusiastic, professional, and customer-oriented individuals who can join and strengthen our ever-growing team.

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday