Cable Technician

Overview

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Our ValuesLive Safety

At Actavo, we have a caring, preventative culture, where everyone is encouraged to speak up and take action, enabling a work environment that allows everyone to go home safe each day.

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If you are looking for a company where you can thrive as part of a diverse, dedicated team, then you should come work with us. But don't just take our word for it, here are the views of some of our people.

I have worked on the Siro project for the last 6 years. I started as an installer and have recently been made team manager, looking after overhead crews.There is a great focus on safety at Actavo, and I believe it's for everyone's benefit.

We are committed to developing a more inclusive workforce, encouraging diversity and caring for our people, their wellbeing and safety.

Role Details
Role Title: Cable Technician
Department: Virgin Media
Reports to: Team Manager
Location: Dublin

Role Purpose

Your primary focus will be on the replacing and/or moving of HFC plant elements such as Taps, Splitters, Amplifiers, Line Extenders etc. Also involving the installation of Network cables on both underground and overhead infrastructure.

Full training is provided. You will need a full driver's license to be considered for this role.

Benefits:

• Pension plan
• Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Maternity pay
• Employee discounts – on hotels, gyms, electronics and more
• Educational assistance
• Career progression opportunities
• Long Service Awards

Principal Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain compliance with all Health and Safety procedures within your work. Ensuring you are responsible for yourself and/or team members who report into you
• Rodding & Roping using specialised tools on the UG Network, clearing blockages where necessary
• Troubleshoot and repair HFC trunk & distribution RF, AC & DC faults and troubleshoot basic optical issues
• Perform routine Optical Node, RF Amplifier and End of Line testing and balancing
• Using plant test equipment – including Signal level meters, volt/current meters, spectrum analysers, leakage testing meters, CPD testing meters, Optical meters & OTDRs
• Maintain and interpret records of daily work logs, data recordings, and network design maps
• Operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies
• Use Workflow Management in real time
• Work to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set out by both the Client and Actavo
• Schedule relevant and appropriate maintenance checks and inspections for client's applications and devices, carrying out thorough examinations and audits, identifying and fixing faults where applicable
• Positively promote the client's brand, through on-site performance

Person SpecificationExperience

• Full training provided but preference will be on candidates who have related experience

Skills & CompetenciesTechnical

• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills required

Business Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills: A good technician can identify issues and source information to resolve problems with machines and mechanics quickly
• Time Management: must be able to plan and execute routine maintenance activities as well as responding to troubleshooting requests and unexpected equipment issues

Personal

• Ability to work on own initiative and act independently whilst being able to work successfully as part of a team
• Possess excellent time keeping and time management skills
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times
• Attention to detail. Allows you to be able to spot issues efficiently and quickly. A malfunction may be caused by one small piece being dislodged and it is your duty to spot that quickly to prevent extended down time

Next steps

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