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Fibre Engineer – self-employed

Candidate Source LtdNorth Acton, North West London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Embrace a dynamic, hands-on career as a self-employed Fibre Engineer, gaining extensive experience across the Openreach network and diverse residential and commercial installations. This hybrid role offers immediate opportunities and the chance to take full ownership of your projects, making it ideal for experienced engineers seeking autonomy and continuous skill development. Apply today to connect communities and build your freelance career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
North Acton, North West London, United Kingdom
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

Getting customers connected properly means taking ownership of the job from the network all the way through to their home or business. As a self-employed Fibre Engineer, you’ll work across the Openreach network, completing installation and maintenance work across both overhead and underground PIA infrastructure.

With immediate start dates available across East, South and West London, this CIS opportunity gives you hands-on work across residential and commercial connections, from network buildouts through to customer installations.

What’s in it for you

  • Immediate start dates available
  • Opportunities across East, South and West London
  • Work across the established Openreach network
  • A varied workload covering residential and business customers
  • Hands-on work across both overhead and underground PIA networks
  • CIS payments, with tax deducted and paid directly to HMRC on your behalf

Your responsibilities as Fibre Engineer

  • Install new telecom services across overhead and underground networks, including cabling, & subducting
  • Complete customer installations in homes, including internal cabling and service testing
  • Work safely with live network infrastructure including poles, cabinets and ducts
  • Clear minor blockages and complete minor network extensions where required
  • Follow network safety, quality and site-restoration procedures on every job
  • Record completed work accurately using mobile job-management systems

What we’re looking for in a Fibre Engineer

  • In-date SA001, S8, SA051C, SA002, SA007, S7, N022, SA020, N037, K8 Hand Rod & Rope, NRSWA SLG and PIA certifications
  • Current SMART Awards or NOPS card
  • Practical knowledge of telecom networks, installation equipment, splicers, Tetra equipment and cable rodding tools
  • Basic IT skills for completing job records and updates through mobile applications
  • Full UK driving licence

There are immediate starts available, with 4 positions in East London, 2 in South London and 8 in West London. If you have the required in-date certifications and are ready for your next contract, apply now for this self-employed Fibre Engineer opportunity.

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