FTTx Fibre Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
FTTx Fibre Engineer
Introduction
Virtua UK are looking to complement its existing team with additional FTTx Fibre Engineers to support its continued growth across the UK.
The Role
As a FTTx Fibre Engineer you will be responsible for splicing/testing fibre optic GPON, XGPON and XGSPON networks in a wide variety of buildings /environments across the UK.
Using your excellent installation standards and attention to detail, whilst following the installation design drawings and specification, you will take great pride in delivering high quality consistent and compliant installations to meet both Virtua UK’s and the customers’ expectations.
Key Skills Required
- Confident at fusion splicing in external environments (Chambers, Cabinets, ODF, overhead and UG & on side of MDU’s).
- Reading and working with fibre schematics, fibre connectivity paths & straight-line drawings.
- Methodical approach to fault finding on fibre networks (VFL, LSPM’s, iOLM (Exfo)).
- Experience with iOLM equipment, specifically EXFO.
- Understanding and knowledge of GPON, XGPON, XGSPON network designs and splitter ratios.
- Experience with blown fibre systems, blown fibre installation and termination.
- Knowledge of Openreach PIA network desirable.
- Openreach accreditations desirable.
- IT Skills essential, Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe to enable the production of as built documentation, splicing reports and accurate test data.
- An excellent problem solver, you will be proactive, flexible, and creative in your approach to each installation.
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- Excellent time management, coordination skills and able to prioritise workload to meet projects requirements.
- A positive attitude to working on one’s own initiative to achieve project goals.
- Superb written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
- Communicating with external and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of the project and ensure project goals are achieved.
- Willingness to undertake specific customer required training and accreditations.
- Full and clean driving license.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for FTTx Fibre Engineer roles across Virtua UK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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