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Job Role: Openreach PON Surveyor

Location:  North West

Job Description

We are currently seeking to recruit a PON Surveyor with Openreach experience. S11 Accreditation would be desirable but not essential. To be able to survey Openreach PON’s utilising Orion.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed PON surveys to ensure they can be constructed.
• Validate chamber, poles, duct routes on site and identify issues and required work arounds if necessary.
• Utilise Orion software on a tablet for the survey and any required alterations.
• Existing chamber assessments (location, type, conditions).
• Existing pole assessments (location, type, conditions).
• Work with a rodding and roping team giving guidance and support.
• Existing duct assessments (available space, conditions, blockages)
• Surveyor will be self-sufficient with full PPE, Pit Lifters, Roll Bar, Gate Guards, Calibrated GDU, Height Rods, Measuring wheel, Beacons etc.

Essential Knowledge:

• Openreach PON Architecture.

• Proficient use and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF writer.
• PON Network surveying experience or from an Openreach cabling background with very good knowledge of the Openreach Network.
• Good knowledge in the use of a GDU, Height Rods.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of or experience working in the Openreach network.
• Valid SA001, SA002, NRSWA Unit 2, Sign and Guarding.
• S11 Accreditation would be desirable but not essential.
• Ability to use a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop with a Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Work outdoors in chambers and challenging field environments. For example, in bad weather conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• High levels of quality standards.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Essential Attitudes:

• Positive and flexible approach.
• Professional.
• Honesty and Integrity.
• Open to innovation.
• Open to collaboration.
• Right first-time approach.
• Proactive with the ability to think ahead.
• Committed to Business Objectives.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong personality and professional attitude.