Job Description

About Wessex Internet

We are a fast-growing, innovative Internet provider, delivering full-fibre broadband across rural areas in the Southwest, including Dorset, Somerset, New Forest, and now expanding our network into Wiltshire. Dedicated to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands of countryside homes and businesses, we are different to most Alt Nets in that we design, build, and operate our own network to ensure every connection meets our high standards. Late last year, we celebrated an exciting milestone in connecting our 10,000th customer to our full-fibre service. This achievement highlights our commitment to exceptional customer service and is reflected in our customer reviews and trust pilot scores. We're a growing business built on teamwork, where each contribution is valued and has a part to play in our successes. With a focus on personal and professional growth, we offer endless opportunities to make an impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking passionate individuals to join our team.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced

Town Build Civils Team Leader

to lead a team of operatives in delivering high-quality telecoms infrastructure works. This hands-on role involves overseeing excavations, ducting, chamber and cabinet installations, draw rope work, and reinstatements in line with industry standards and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Reporting into our Town Build Supervisor/Foreman. You will be leading our Town Build Gangs Provide new installation and repair of network duct for associated customer connections Clear blockages in the highway and reinstate to industry standard Be competent in the use of stihl saws, wacker plates, trench compactor and hold the correct certification to complete the works Install new draw rope and drop cable to customer's connection point following installation/repair of duct works Complete appropriate paperwork for your daily work i.e. risk assessments, plant sheets and/or van sheets To treat internal and external customers with respect and provide support at all times Ensure compliance with all current client processes and procedures To be responsible for the company assets & plant assigned to you for the purpose of performing your duties

Requirements

Must have a good knowledge of sign/lighting and guarding (NRWSA) Experience installing ducting and chamber Experience of risk assessment and hazard identification and a strong focus on health and safety requirements and responsibilities Experience in a similar operational or engineering environment within the telecommunications industry Proven skills in street works with industry recognised qualifications Hold a full UK driving licence

Qualifications

SA001 & SA002 Excavator tickets Streetwork tickets/ experience

Benefits

A starting salary between 36,000 - 39,000, dependent on experience 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days. Daily free breakfast. Private medical, life assurance, income protection Cycle & Tech Schemes Enhanced family leave High street discounts on over 100 big name brands. Career progression in a growing company. Christmas and Summer social events 75% staff discount on our broadband



Find out what it's really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc

Salary

: 36,000 - 39,000 per annum, depending on experience

Role Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Hours

: 40 hours per week

Location:

Field based near Blandford Forum, Dorset

Holiday:

25 days plus bank holidays