Networks Technician page is loaded## Networks Technicianlocations: Galwaytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 15, days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ\_ # **Networks Technician, West Region, Virgin Media Ireland**## **About Virgin Media:**Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland.
Every day we deliver connections that really matter for thousands of people, with multi award-winning services including superfast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone.
Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.
Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland's number one commercial public service broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player.
We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming.
Virgin Media More, a platform exclusive channel for Virgin TV customers, offers the very best of first look premium content, including ground-breaking Irish and International drama, documentaries & sport.
Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland.
Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world's leading converged video, broadband and communications companies with operations in six European countries.
For further information please visit:About the Role:The primary objective of the role is to provide excellent customer service by providing the highest standards of Preventative and Reactive Maintenance to our Full Fibre and Hybrid Fibre Cable (HFC), networks.
You will be working in our Network Maintenance Department and will have a direct bearing on the quality of service we provide our customers.
You will need to continuously adapt to ever changing technologies and market environment.
You will be responsible for a given area of the network with objectives to minimise fault fix times and achieve set network performance & quality KPIs.
* The role is field based, with the majority of time working alone.
* The hours are 37.5 per week worked over 5 days Monday to Saturday.
* You will be required to work overtime to meet business demands.
* You will be part of an On-Call Roster which operates 365 days per year.
* The frequency of the On-Call Roster will vary depending on the requirements of your specific location.
**Specific Duties & Tasks:*** You will demonstrate a passion for delivering a best-in-class Customer Service* You will demonstrate a passion for delivering a best-in-class Network Performance.
* You will have a strong analytical mind & be extremely tenacious in problem solving.
* You will have strong inter-personal skills and enjoy interacting with our customers in resolving their issues.
* You will innovate and continuously adapt to the changing technology environment.
* You will be target oriented and results driven delivering on both customer and company requirements.
* You will adhere to and maintain compliance with all Health and Safety procedures within your work.
* You will continuously focus on cost efficiency ensuring that value is derived from all activities and opportunities for cost savings are identified and managed.
* You will never accept second best, constantly taking responsibility to drive performance.
* You will always strive to represent Virgin Media to the highest possible professional standards in all aspects of your work and presentation.
## ## **Skills & Expertise:*** Experience in a similar role in a HFC, FttH, Telco or ICT environment.
* College graduates with appropriate personal skills and qualifications should apply.
* Teamwork orientated individual with ability to add positive team dynamic and openly share best practice.
* Strong computer skills with good reporting abilities.
* Strong communication skills.
## ## **Qualifications:*** Essential: A full clean B Class car driving licence* Desirable: Third level technical qualification to minimum level 7 in Electronics & Communications or ICT.
* Desirable: Working at Heights certification or previous experience## ## **The Person:*** Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change.
* A methodical approach to both daily tasks and project work ensuring deadlines are met.
* Explores opportunities by being resourceful and self-motivating.
* A 'team player' who can lead by example and inspire others daily.
* First class problem solving skills who gets to the heart of the matter.
## ## Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer.
Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our businessJoin and you'll be part of the Virgin Media family.
You can trust us to do the right thing by you.
We're a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too.
Get ready for a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.Virgin Media is one of the country's leading connected entertainment providers and operates a cable and broadcast business in Ireland.
Our cable business delivers multi award-winning services: broadband, TV, mobile and home phone connect thousands of people across the country.
We are extending our cable footprint so that more communities can enjoy the benefits of the fastest, widely available broadband speeds from Virgin Media.
Our broadcast division, Virgin Media Television is Ireland's number one commercial broadcaster operating three free-to-air channels (Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, plus the Virgin Media Player) and is a significant investor in home produced content across news, current affairs and drama.
We offer extensive sports coverage on our Virgin Media Sport and our 6 Extra Sport channels to ensure fans see all games across UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League fixtures and more.
Through Virgin Media Business, we support entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector, delivering the fastest speeds and tailor-made services.Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, the world's largest international TV and broadband company.
Liberty Global connects 21 million customers through operations in 10 countries across Europe subscribing to 45 million TV, broadband internet and telephony services.
It also serves 6 million mobile subscribers and offers WiFi service through 12 million access points across its footprint.
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