BT Openreach
The Openreach offering
Full time, permanent roles across parts of the UK (NW, NE,
Midlands, SE, Scotland, South Wales)
SLs successful at interview will complete a 5 week work
attachment
On successful completion of the work attachment, SLs will be
offered a full-time, permanent role
SLs will not be paid by Openreach for the 5 week work
attachment
Ongoing training after the initial 5 week attachment to up-skill
and enable SLs to work on other tasks in Openreach
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The role
Openreach Mobile Engineer
Working on behalf of all Internet Service Providers (ISP)
Domestic and Business premises
Connecting telephony, broadband and super-fast broadband
services
May also include connecting the premises to telegraph poles
and cabinets – working at height and in confined spaces
Salary range is £20,626 - £25,782
Starting salary to be confirmed at job offer stage and is
dependant on previous skills and/or experience
All tools and equipment will be provided by Openreach
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The work attachment
Graduated Resettlement Time (GRT) and/or Terminal Leave can
be used to do the 5 week work attachment
SLs must liaise with their resettlement staff and complete the
necessary JPA workflows or relevant paperwork
SLs must also obtain authority to be released from their unit
SLs who have left the services can still apply however, will still
be required to undertake the 5 week unpaid work
attachment before being offered a permanent role
SLs who have committed some or all of GRT can still apply and
use Terminal Leave
There is no remuneration for the work attachment regardless if
it is undertaken using GRT, Terminal Leave or if the SL has
already left the Services
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Essential criteria
A Fibre Optic or Telecoms qualification is desirable, but not
necessary as full training will be given by Openreach
Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate on their CV,
experience or an aptitude for telecoms, electrics, electronics
or other relevant engineering disciplines
As these are mobile positions, applicants must have a full
driving licence with no more than 6 points on it
Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
Applicants must not be colour blind
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Application process
Applicants need only apply for 1 location; preferably the one
they live nearest to/intend to live near. CTP will contact
applicants to discuss their application and will find out at this
stage ability to work in other locations
SLs can only apply by using the relevant reference number
through RightJob and using a targeted CV, demonstrating
ability to do the role
If a SL cannot get onto RJ, they should contact the CET for
assistance with accessing RJ (0121 236 0058)
Please do not direct Service leavers to any of the project team
to apply.
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Interview process
Will last up to 1 hour
SLs are likely to be asked about their knowledge of
cabling/fibre optics, routers/modems, circuits/diagnostics
and navigating around a computer/laptop,
If SLs do not already have this knowledge, they will need to
research thoroughly prior to interview
Interviews will be competency-based - SLs need to give real-life
examples to demonstrate skills and experience
Interviews are scheduled to take place during August and mid
September – subject to change
We will endeavour to get interview packs to SLs via e-mail
ASAP. If SLs have not received interview packs 1 week prior
to interview they can email openreach@ctp.org.uk with the
subject heading INTERVIEW DETAILS
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Start dates
Likely to take up to 4 weeks after interview before candidates
hear from Openreach
If the SL has not heard anything after 4 weeks, they can email openreach@ctp.org.uk and the CTP will follow up with
Openreach
Start dates for the work attachment are as soon as possible and
no later than the end of October 2012
Applicants who are not available to take up employment before
31st December (including the 5 week work attachment and
terminal leave) need not apply
In essence, SLs can have a discharge date up to the end of
December 2012 however, they must have completed the
work attachment and begin working for Openreach on
Terminal Leave. Work attachments and early release must
be agreed via the appropriate MoD channels
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QUESTIONS?