Fibre Splicer

Job Title: Fibre Splicer Location: Central Scotland / Field Based Salary: Dependent on experience Job Purpose

We are looking for a skilled Fibre Splicer to join our field team and play a key part in delivering reliable, high-performance fibre networks. You will be responsible for splicing and testing on both existing and new-build networks, working to detailed customer specifications across external and internal environments. This is a hands‑on role for someone who takes pride in the quality of their work, enjoys problem‑solving on live infrastructure, and wants to be part of building the connectivity that powers homes and businesses.

You’ll be joining a team that values craft, accountability and continuous learning. We invest in our engineers - supporting ongoing certification, providing modern tooling, and giving you the variety of work that keeps the job interesting. Whether you join us as an employee or as a contractor, you’ll be part of delivering projects that genuinely matter to our customers.

As a minimum you may be called upon to undertake all or some of these activities as required.

• Fusion splicing using Fujikura or similar equipment
• Live network splicing with care taken to maintain service integrity
• New-build, internal and external work, including building new splice points using a range of fibre enclosures and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs)
• Splicing OBFs, trays and BFPs
• Confidently splicing from 2-fibre up to 288-fibre cables

• Carrying out OTDR and ILM testing
• Producing clear, accurate fibre test results
• Analysing trace results to pinpoint faults and identify root causes

• Reading and interpreting straight‑line diagrams
• Following written work instructions in Microsoft Word and Excel

• A minimum of 2 years’ hands‑on experience working with fibre optic products
• Solid OTDR experience
• Proven fusion splicing capability
• At least 2 years’ experience working on live networks

• Background in telecommunications or network installation
• Relevant industry certifications, such as fibre optics, telecoms, NRSWA, SA001/SA002, PIA, confined space, and working at height
• Experience working on FTTP/FTTH broadband networks