Re: Stage 4 BT engineer interview
GEN042/14 OPENREACH IS RECRUITING 1600 NEW ENGINEERS
19/05/2014 For Information
This briefing is for all Communications Providers (CPs)
The purpose of the brief is to update CPs on Openreach's new recruitment driveToday, Monday 19 May 2014, Openreach is pleased to announce a major recruitment drive, with the creation of 1,600 new engineering jobs across the UK.
The new recruits will help Openreach to continue to improve customer service and bring fibre technology to even more communities.
We would like to encourage our customers to spread the word of the new job opportunities to relatives, friends and neighbours, who may be suitable candidates.
A lack of a technical or engineering background need not be a barrier, as full training and support will be given to the right candidates who are likely to be enthusiastic, have a strong work ethic and willing to learn. Both men and women are welcome to apply.
We expect a significant number of the new engineering roles to be taken up by ex-servicemen and women, continuing our company's long-standing relationship with the UK armed forces.
We're also keen to recruit more female engineers and we have also launched a campaign encouraging women to enter the world of engineering.
Recruitment for the new roles is already underway in parts of the country. For details please click here.
A huge boost
Ask any of our new starters and they’ll tell you that one of the biggest benefits is the confidence boost you get from doing a job like this. It’s satisfying solving problems and bringing superfast broadband to people who may not have had it before.
Another huge factor for many is the development. Openreach is one of the world’s biggest communications companies and there’s huge scope here to learn new skills and move forwards.
“You’re massively supported and always being upskilled. If I don’t feel safe, I get help. “ Emma, Customer Service Engineer, Leeds
“Do a good job and put your hand up to take on more and development opportunities will come your way” - Lauren, Optical Fibre Specialist, Derbyshire
Job satisfaction aside, there are some excellent benefits, including:
- Your reward package offers on target earnings of £20,400 and £22,800 depending on the role. This is made up of a competitive salary of either £17k or £19k a year** (for a 40 hour week), depending on the role, and a discretionary performance bonus worth up to 20% of your salary.*
- 22-28 days’ holiday (depending on how long you’ve been with us)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free broadband plus BT vision at reduced rates
- At least 3 weeks comprehensive initial training, followed by buddying on the job and then the opportunity for ongoing skills development
- We provide all your tools, your clothing and a van (for use when you’re at work)
*The precise package we offer you will be determined by your skills, experience and the vacancies available locally. We are still in discussions with the Communications Workers Union on the final terms and conditions for the roles and therefore some of the above terms may alter. We’ll let you have full terms and conditions at an appropriate point. Openreach is an equal opportunities company.
**additional salary allowance of £3,380 for inner London or £1,637 for outer London
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