Cable Technician - Virgin Media - Midlands - Ireland Jobs Opening

September 16, 2024

Actavo

Port Laoise

FULL TIME

Cable Technician - Virgin Media - Midlands

PART 1: Role DetailsRole TitleCable TechnicianDepartment Virgin MediaReports ToTeam ManagerLocationMidlands
PART 2: 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

PART 3: 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
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
To operate communications devices and company vehicles in accordance with company policies
Work to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set out by both the Client and Actavo
Liaise with the Network Maintenance Manager to ensure that on-site health and safety requirements or issues are communicated in a timely manner
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

PART 4: Person SpecificationExperience

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

Skills & Competencies (evidence of)
Technical

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

ACT 2

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