Test Rod and Rope Engineer

We’re toob, a multi‑award‑winning full‑fibre broadband provider on a mission to transform England’s internet experience. Founded in 2017, we provide affordable access to fast & reliable full‑fibre broadband so every household and business can thrive. With recent investment of £300 million, we’re growing our teams across an expanding network.

Role

We are recruiting a Test Rod & Rope Engineer responsible for building and maintaining new and existing Core Telecommunications Access Networks, installing rope/subduct, and checking Customer Lead‑ins.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and work cable chambers, footway & carriageway boxes.
• Use safety equipment and procedures, ensuring H&S/Highways guidelines for safe roadside/pathway working are always followed.
• Conduct Test Rodding and Roping of underground ducts, ensuring traffic management requirements are met.
• Verify pole bends and produce Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) upon task completion.
• Interpret Microsoft Word/Excel/PDF‑based job packs and BT duct diagrams.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions with all necessary equipment and vehicles supplied by the company.
• Adhere to completion deadlines, including tasks in confined spaces to meet operational requirements.
• Locate blockages and establish a clear route.
• Test Lead‑ins to properties.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record in Test Rod & Roping/cabling UG ducts/pole bends within the Openreach network.
• Solid experience working on the Openreach PIA network (or Portal).
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and hazard identifications with strong Health & Safety focus.
• Driven to achieve weekly targets with focus on time‑keeping performance.
• Commitment to teamwork, championing toob values and business objectives.
• Adaptable to any works permitted within the UG network.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving and independent initiative.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer‑centric approach.
• Full UK manual driving licence with a clean record (held for a minimum of 12 months with no more than 6 penalty points). For insurance purpose, we supply company vehicles to those aged 25 and over.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Completion of assigned jobs within agreed SLA.
• Identify and, where possible, mitigate blockages.

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• NOPS Registration.
• Confines spaces (medium risk).
• Safety underground.
• SA002K008.

What We Offer

• A positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
• Annual leave – 25 days + Bank Holidays.
• Annual Bonus.
• Group Critical Illness.
• Private Medical Scheme.

Family Friendly Benefits

• Enhanced maternity & adoption pay up to 6 months full pay.
• Enhanced paternity leave and pay up to 3 weeks full pay.

Apply now to join toob and help transform the broadband experience across England.