Cable Operative – Days (Gang Lead)

Woolston, Warrington
Svella Connect
Role Overview

We’re looking for a Cable Operative (Gang Lead) based from Warrington but covering a North West remit to support with i nstalling, maintaining, and repairing our network infrastructure. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of telecommunications systems and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work on behalf of Svella/Virgin Media in a sustainable, safe, timely and cost-effective manner
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others affected by your work
• Only carry out work for which you are trained and competent and cease work where procedures cannot be followed
• Ensure quality of workmanship meets minimum standards and complies with Companies/Client Health & Safety policy and practices
• Communicate effectively with all staff Supervisors/administration and management personnel
• Ensure accurate information/paperwork is submitted as directed in a timely manner
• Consider current and next phase of work and be pro-active to ensure that you are able to complete all your planned work in a safe, efficient and organised manner
• Overall management of the work site(s), including operatives, site visitors and general public at all times
• Attend safety briefings, training, consultation meetings and health surveillance when required
• Follow up any remedial work (as necessary) in an accurate and timely manner
• Use only approved equipment, in the correct manner and protect and trace all utilities within your works area and ensure the safety and health of yourself and other
• Report and / or record all accidents, incidents, environmental events (aspects and impacts), damages, near misses and illnesses, and co-operate with site inspections and investigations.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Engineering & Environmental requirements relevant to your duties and responsibilities, and ensure the safety of yourself and others
• Ensure completion of accurate paperwork, including submission of track sheets and relevant records in a timely manner and ensure copies are retained as appropriate

Skills, Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate must meet the essential criteria to be considered for this role:

• Valid UK driving licence held for 2 years or more with no more than 6 points on licence (essential)
• Previous, practical experience of working on VM/BT/city fibre networks
• Must have the ability to read site maps/drawings
• Cable pulling experience – fibre, coax, copper
• Blown fibre experience (essential)
• NRSWA accreditation (essential)
• PIA accreditation (essential)
  
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Salary & Benefits

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3x life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers)
• Free eye test vouchers
• Employee referral scheme
• Pure Gym discount
• Virgin Media – ‘My Rates’ discount
• Occupational Health
• Access to apprenticeships

Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West.

Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their customers.