Wessex Internet
Splicing Engineer
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At Wessex Internet, we're connecting rural communities with world-class full fibre broadband. Our network is transforming homes and businesses across the Southwest, and we're looking for talented people who take pride in delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service.
As our network continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Splicing Engineer to join our Network Build team.
As a Splicing Engineer, you'll play a key role in building, maintaining and restoring our full fibre network. You'll carry out fibre splicing across new and existing infrastructure, troubleshoot network faults, and support emergency service restoration through an on-call rota.
This is a varied field-based role where you'll work independently and alongside colleagues to ensure our network is built to the highest standards while delivering excellent service to our customers and landowners.
What is in it for you?
- Competitive starting salary up to £36,000, depending on experience
- Clear pathways for career progression, including supervisory and leadership opportunities
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Private medical insurance and life assurance.
- Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes
- Enhanced family leave policies
- 75% staff discount on our broadband services
- Discounts on over 100 popular brands
- Regular team events, including summer and Christmas socials
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Carrying out fibre splicing on new and existing splice enclosures across the network.
- Working closely with the Surveying team to prioritise workloads and deliver projects efficiently.
- Diagnosing fibre faults and restoring customer services following network damage or outages.
- Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota to respond to emergency network incidents.
- Working safely and efficiently to achieve team and individual performance targets.
- Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Travelling across rural locations to complete network build and maintenance activities.
- Maintaining accurate records using company systems and mobile technology.
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What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in fibre splicing within an FTTP network.
- The ability to complete high volumes of quality splicing (typically 150-200 splices per day when required).
- Good knowledge of fibre testing equipment, or a willingness to learn OTDR testing.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence when working with customers and landowners.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
- A full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 12 months.
Why Join Wessex Internet?
We're a business that's passionate about connecting rural communities and investing in our people. You'll join a supportive team where your work has a direct impact on thousands of customers, with opportunities to develop your skills as our network continues to expand.
If you're an experienced Fibre Splicing Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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