Job Title: Telecoms Civils Blockage Crew

Positions are available in the following areas: Coventry (CV) | Gloucester (GL) | Reading / Slough (RG, GU, SL) | Milton Keynes (MK) | Swindon (SN) | Doncaster (DN) | Huddersfield (HD) | Leicester (LE) | Nottingham (NG) | Wolverhampton (WV) | Glasgow (G, ML) | Bognor Regis (PO) | Bournemouth (BH, DT) | Eastbourne (BN) | Portsmouth (PO) | Southend-on-Sea (SS)

We are seeking experienced Telecoms Civils Operatives to join our growing national team delivering fibre network infrastructure projects.

About the Company

With over 35 years of experience in telecommunications and infrastructure delivery, this organisation provides complete end-to-end network solutions — from planning and design to installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Operating nationally with multiple operational centres, the company is known for quality, innovation, and a commitment to safety and excellence. Employees are valued as the foundation of success, with significant investment in training, safety, welfare, vehicles, and equipment to support professional growth and job satisfaction. The company is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital/civil partnership status.

Key Responsibilities

• Highway Excavation: Carry out precise excavations in highways, adhering to the NRSWA Code of Practice 1991 and HSG47 regulations.

• Duct Installation: Install new ducting in accordance with industry and project standards. • Blockage Clearance: Identify and remove blockages to maintain optimal network performance. • Rod, Rope, and Testing: Perform rod and rope activities and comprehensive network testing. • Compliance: Ensure all works meet the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in

Highways (SROH). • Customer Engagement: Visit customer premises to facilitate fibre installations, including cabling

from distribution points to properties. • Consultative Communication: Discuss planned excavation works with customers and provide

clear, professional updates. • Safety First: Operate safely within underground and PIA networks, following all relevant Health

and Safety legislation and company procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Full UK Driving Licence: Held for at least 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points. • Mandatory Qualifications:

o In-date NRSWA (Street Works) Operative Card holding the following units as a minimum: ▪ Unit 001 – Location and Avoidance of Underground Apparatus ▪ Unit 002 – Signing, Lighting and Guarding ▪ Unit 003 – Excavation in the Highway ▪ Unit 004 – Reinstatement and Compaction of Backfill Materials

▪ Unit 005 – Reinstatement of Sub-base and Road-base in Non-bituminous Materials

• Network Experience: Proven experience working on fibre networks (e.g. Openreach, CityFibre, or similar).

• Civils Expertise: Skilled in the use of mechanical civils tools and equipment. • Health and Safety: Strong understanding of risk assessment, hazard identification, and safe

working practices. • Telecoms Experience: Hands-on experience in telecommunications infrastructure. • Customer Service: Ability to deliver an exceptional level of service to customers. • Self-Motivation and Teamwork: Capable of working independently while collaborating

effectively with colleagues.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive earning potential • Full tooling, PPE, and uniform provided • Fully expensed and maintained company vehicle • Personal accident insurance • Excellent career progression opportunities • Comprehensive training and development