Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join SBS LINK LTD as an FTTH Engineer and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why SBS LINK LTD?

At SBS LINK LTD, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a FTTH Engineer, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Company Van
• Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
  Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We require candidates with previous experience in Telecoms Networks, ideally gained within an Openreach or similar PIA (Physical Infrastructure Access) environment, including relevant accreditations. You must hold current NRSWA and accreditations (minimum SA002 and N23) and be highly competent in cabling, splicing, and testing, although these hands-on tasks are not a daily part of this specific role.

Excellent communication, people management, and customer-facing skills are essential. You will need the ability to engage effectively with internal planning, project, and delivery teams, and represent the company professionally to external parties, including regional representatives. A key part of your role is acting as an ambassador for quality, driving high standards throughout the build phase to ensure successful audits and commissioning.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be the main on-site presence for project delivery. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong working relationships with SBS LINK LTD site managers, project managers, groundworkers, and contractors. You must possess an in-depth understanding of the work programme and be empowered to make real-time decisions that contribute to its successful delivery. This includes representing SBS Link Ltd effectively during high-profile site visits, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills across all field operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee all field health, safety, and wellbeing, including risk assessments, reporting, vehicle checks, and audits.
• Build and prepare the Access Network, from cabinets to customer premises (including rodding, cabling, splicing, testing, commissioning, customer handover).
• Assist with installing and commissioning of new street cabinets and 3rd party connections (planning, surveying, site visits).
• Expertly locate and repair network faults using tools like OTDR, OPM, LFD, and VFL.
• Ensure network builds meet quality, budget, and service standards through regular checks against technical specifications.
• Continuously seek to improve processes and efficiency.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Engage with teams on live developments to ensure high standards.
• Report regularly to the Regional Manager/Supervisor on build safety and quality.
• Keep network records accurate (provide images, diagrams, test results).
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by management.

What experience do I need?

• Full UK driving license (max 6 points).
• Solid understanding of optical network construction and maintenance.
• Experience in fibre-optic installation, splicing, and distribution.
• Good knowledge of UK telecoms networks.
• Self-starter, able to work quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to prioritize work independently.
• Builds good relationships easily.
• Strong collaborator.
• Practically competent.
• Able to challenge constructively.
• Proactive, takes ownership, delivers high-quality work.
• Able to work outdoors year-round.

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