Salary guide
Cable Installer
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £32,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
Telecommunications
- The UK is rolling out nationwide fibre broadband
Other names this job is known by
- Data Cabling Engineer
- Fibre Optic Installer
Key responsibilities
- Install, test, and maintain telecoms and data cables
- Read and interpret technical plans
- Use specialist tools and equipment
- Troubleshoot faults and repair cables
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship in cabling or telecoms
- NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3
- Experience on site
- Technical and practical skills
- Health & Safety training
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Installer
- Supervisor
- Network Engineer
- Project Manager
How to get the job
- Study electronics or IT
- Complete a cabling or telecoms apprenticeship
- Gain experience on site
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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