Join our team as a Network Readiness Engineer and play a vital role in delivering high-speed fibre broadband to homes and businesses in a hands-on role with career growth and great benefits.

Network Readiness Engineer
Bath, BA2

Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week
£30,000 - £34,000 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Network Readiness Engineer, you’ll ensure properties are fibre-ready ahead of customer installs — working both underground and overhead to deliver fibre to the premises (FTTP). You’ll work to Openreach and Truespeed specifications and play a crucial part in preparing sites, resolving obstacles, and supporting the wider install team.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare sites for fibre installations before scheduled install dates
Perform underground works such as slot trenching or managing Openreach ducting
Execute overhead fibre feeds from Truespeed/Openreach poles and ensure safe, coiled fibre delivery
Identify and escalate blockages, civils requirements, or tree obstructions
Assist install teams when needed to ensure successful service delivery
Maintain tooling, vehicles, and equipment in safe working condition
Conduct rod and rope, or cable pulling and subducting activities
Ensure correct equipment is used on every job
Complete all required company forms and reports accurately and on time
Deliver excellent customer service and manage expectations effectively

What You’ll Need

Hands-on fibre installation experience (essential)
Familiarity with Openreach UG/OH specs, including S,L&G
Comfortable working at height; qualified to operate a MEWP
TETRA qualified
Basic civils and IT knowledge
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
MEWP certification (essential)
PIA accreditations (preferred)
NRSWA Unit 2 certification (preferred)

Why Join Us?

We value our people and support them with a strong benefits package and a culture that rewards hard work, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer:

Life insurance (4x annual salary)
Private healthcare
24/7 access to online GP and wellbeing support
Pension scheme
Generous employee referral bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, making a real impact in bringing better broadband to communities.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Fibre Engineer, Cabling Engineer, Telecoms Engineer, Broadband Engineer, Field Installation Engineer, FTTP Engineer, Network Engineer, Fibre Splicer, Civils Operative, Telecommunications Technician.