Network Readiness Engineer

Bath £30,000 - £34,000pa DOE Permanent Network Delivery

Join Us at Truespeed – Building Better Connections for Rural Communities


At Truespeed, we’re on a mission to transform broadband in rural and hard-to-reach areas by delivering ultrafast full-fibre connectivity. As a trusted Altnet provider, we believe in doing things differently — putting customers first, challenging the status quo, and building a connected future with integrity and care.

We’re looking for a skilled Network Readiness Engineer to join our team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical fibre infrastructure that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.


What You’ll Be Doing

As a Network Readiness Engineer, you’ll ensure properties are fibre-ready ahead of customer installs — working both underground and overhead to deliver fibre to the premises (FTTP). You’ll work to Openreach and Truespeed specifications and play a crucial part in preparing sites, resolving obstacles, and supporting the wider install team.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare sites for fibre installations before scheduled install dates
  • Perform underground works such as slot trenching or managing Openreach ducting
  • Execute overhead fibre feeds from Truespeed/Openreach poles and ensure safe, coiled fibre delivery
  • Identify and escalate blockages, civils requirements, or tree obstructions
  • Assist install teams when needed to ensure successful service delivery
  • Maintain tooling, vehicles, and equipment in safe working condition
  • Conduct rod and rope, or cable pulling and subducting activities
  • Ensure correct equipment is used on every job
  • Complete all required company forms and reports accurately and on time
  • Deliver excellent customer service and manage expectations effectively


What You’ll Need


Skills & Experience:

  • Hands-on fibre installation experience (essential)
  • Familiarity with Openreach UG/OH specs including S,L&G
  • Comfortable working at height; qualified to operate a MEWP
  • TETRA qualified
  • Basic civils and IT knowledge
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence


Preferred Qualifications:

  • MEWP certification (essential)
  • PIA accreditations (preferred)
  • NRSWA Unit 2 certification (preferred)

Why Join Us?

We value our people and support them with a strong benefits package and a culture that rewards hard work, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Benefits include:

  • Life insurance (4x annual salary)
  • Private healthcare
  • 24/7 access to online GP and wellbeing support
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous employee referral bonus
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Apply Today
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

No agencies, please.