| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Telecom and Field Services |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Fibre Network Engineer |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 1 to 3 years in fibre splicing or laying |
Fibre Splicer job description template
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Job title: Fibre Splicer
Department: Telecom and Field Services
Reports to: Fibre Network Engineer
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Fibre Splicer joins optical fibre cables and restores fibre cuts, working to low splice loss so light passes cleanly through the network. The role reports to the Fibre Network Engineer. A good fibre splicer makes clean, low loss splices quickly, restores cuts fast to bring links back, prepares and manages fibre and joint closures neatly, reads a power meter and splicing machine well, works safely with fibre, and is the skilled pair of hands that keeps the fibre backbone joined and the traffic flowing.
Key responsibilities
- Splice optical fibre cables to low splice loss using the splicing machine.
- Restore fibre cuts fast to bring links and traffic back.
- Prepare fibre, clean and cleave it correctly before splicing.
- Assemble and seal joint closures neatly for long life.
- Measure splice loss and link power to confirm quality.
- Trace and identify the right fibres and cores to splice.
- Support new fibre laying, termination and testing on route work.
- Keep splicing records, joint details and loss readings for each job.
- Maintain the splicing machine, cleaver and tools in good order.
- Follow safety practices while handling fibre and working on routes.
Requirements
- ITI or a technical course
- Training in fibre splicing
- A valid driving licence is an advantage
- 1 to 3 years in fibre splicing or laying
KRAs and KPIs for a Fibre Splicer
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Splice loss | Average splice loss kept within the agreed limit |
| Restoration time | Fibre cuts restored within the agreed target time |
| Splices per day | Splices completed per day against the agreed target |
| Rework | Splices redone for high loss kept below the agreed level |
| Records | Splicing and joint records kept accurate above target |
| Safety | Reportable safety incidents during fibre work kept near zero |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Fusion splicing machine, Cleaver and strippers, OTDR and power meter, Joint closure kit, Safety gear.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Fibre Network Engineer, FTTH Technician, Field Technician
Interview questions for a Fibre Splicer
- How do you make a clean, low loss splice consistently?
- How do you restore a fibre cut quickly under pressure?
- How do you prepare and cleave fibre before splicing?
- How do you assemble a joint closure so it lasts?
- How do you confirm your splice loss is within limits?
- How do you handle fibre safely on a live route?
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What does a Fibre Splicer do?
A Fibre Splicer joins optical fibre cables and restores fibre cuts, working to low splice loss so light passes cleanly through the network. They prepare and splice fibre, assemble joint closures, measure loss and restore cuts fast. They keep the fibre backbone joined so traffic keeps flowing.
What is splice loss in fibre?
Splice loss is the small amount of signal lost where two fibres are joined. A good splice has very low loss, so light passes through cleanly; a poor splice weakens the signal. Fibre splicers work to keep splice loss within limits and redo any joint that loses too much.
What qualifications does a Fibre Splicer need?
Most roles ask for an ITI or a technical course with training in fibre splicing, and a driving licence helps for field work. Employers value clean, low loss splicing, fast cut restoration and careful fibre handling, since a single poor splice or slow restoration affects the whole link.