Company overview and job purpose:
Lightning Fibre is the leading local alternative network provider of Full Fibre broadband in East Sussex. We are headquartered in Eastbourne and have an existing broadband network in East Sussex. Our broadband network can supply our standard installed customers with anything up to 10 Gigabits in both download either, uploads.
We are a community orientated network operator, whose aim is to significantly upgrade our regions broadband infrastructure, providing local jobs, keeping local £’s in the areas we serve and acts as a vital enabler to grow our digital local economy, thereby creating further quality jobs. Lightning Fibre has bold plans afoot, with Eastbourne and Hastings at the forefront.
Those who join the Lightning Fibre design team will benefit from the broad range of experience that it has to offer. Covering civil Town mapping, Core and PIA routes and vertical MDU block wiring documentation.
Initial training will take place over the first year as you work as part of one of the three sub-departments of the design team. This training will incorporate internal engineering principles and company specification through to external, industry recognised accreditations.
No prior experience is required for this role, simply the desire to learn something new within an ever-evolving industry that can offer multiple exciting opportunities. Prove that you have the willingness to learn and succeed as Fibre optic planner and help Lightning Fibre to become one of the leading ISPs.
This role has a clearly documented progression path for the first year, as you continue to succeed alongside the Design team as a whole and work your way towards a full planner role.
Role is based on-site at our Eastbourne office with potential for some working from home however, this role involves large amounts of off-site surveying.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· Experience with Microsoft office software (Excel, Visio & Word)
· Full UK Driving License
· A team player, highly organised, confident, good communicator, resourceful, commercially aware and delivery orientated.
· Keen eye for detail and moderate numerical skills.
· A willingness to learn new skills, across multiple delivery departments.
· An interest in engineering / telecommunications would be preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
