Fibre jointer Review

I am a fibre jointer for Openreach building the new fibre network. My day-to-day activities include building, installing and organising fibre nodes. Splicing fibres together inside nodes following job packs. Spanning cables overhead on poles or installing cables underground through ducts. Reporting faults within the network and following the correct procedures for getting these issues resolved and this includes - blocked ducts, dilapidated underground boxes, faults with poles or faults with fibres within the network.

During my time working for Openreach I have learned new skills such as understanding the fibre network and how it operates. I have learned how to enter underground structures and identify if there is any dangerous gas's. I have also learned how to safely climb poles using my tetra kit and I am now able to span overhead cables correctly.

I have really enjoyed my completing apprenticeship with Openreach and feel like I have gained a lot from it. When I started with this company they provided me with 9 weeks of basic training before going out buddying in the field and this was great as I feel like they gave me enough time to take in they education and learn new skills. Now that I have nearly finished my apprenticeship with Openreach they have already provided me with further training course.

My apprenticeship with Openreach was very structure from the beginning. I knew exactly where I had to be and for what through emails and calendar updates. Also, when completing the basic training for my job role I feel like the training was also structured well. The training was also provided well with great teachers and learning tools.

During my apprenticeship I have had a lot of support from different parts of the company. I have been assigned an SVQ assessor to help me with my apprenticeship work including word documents, spreadsheets, showing me where to find things and where to go within the company. The HR team have supported me with creating my pension and giving me the relevant information. My Manager has also supported my by having one-to-one meetings with me to see how I am getting on and if I am having any issue so she can help.

During my apprenticeship with Openreach I have had a lot of support. I have been assigned an SVQ assessor who has shown me exactly what to do and how to completed tasks. My assessor has also helped with my understanding of the fibre network and what is expected from me with working out on the field. He has also helped me find my way around the company.

I feel like my apprenticeship has helped me to preform better at my job role because I have now a better understanding of the fibre network and can now problem solve a lot faster as a result. I have also gain a lot of skills using different tools and equipment resulting again in better proactivity. I have also been given more training with my core skills and this has benefited me while working and also within my personal life.

Within Openreach there are lots of different activities that you can get involved such as sports events including football rugby, tennis etc. Within Openreach you can volunteer to help different charities and different religious groups you can get involved with. Openreach also have places that you can do professional networking and where you can explore other opportunities within Openreach.

Yes

I would recommend working for Openreach to anyone as I feel they are a good company to work for. I receive a good salary and great training that I have benefited from. I have had the ability to gain further skills and education during my time here. I also really enjoy my job role and have had a great time so far.

The best advice I would give is if you are new to the communications industry then do a bit of research about Openreach and what they do. Being able to talk about this within the interview will show you are keen to lean and you have came to the interview prepared. I would also do some research about the questions they might ask so you have enough time to think about the right answer to give.