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Cable Layers

Cable layers are the backbone of the UK's telecommunications and electrical infrastructure, playing a vital role in connecting homes and businesses. With the rapid expansion of digital services, this career is not only stable but also offers exciting opportunities for growth and development in a tech-driven world.

Cable Layers

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Transport & Logistics

AI IMPACT
AI CAN DO12%moving to57%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £26,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Who hires for this

BT GroupOne of the UK's leading telecommunications companies, BT Group offers a range of career opportunities in cable installation and maintenance.OpenreachA subsidiary of BT, Openreach is responsible for the UK's digital network infrastructure, providing various roles for cable layers.Virgin MediaVirgin Media is a major player in the UK telecommunications market, offering exciting career paths in cable installation and maintenance.UK Power NetworksResponsible for electricity distribution in London and the South East, UK Power Networks offers roles for cable layers in electrical installations.CityFibreA leading provider of full fibre broadband, CityFibre is expanding rapidly and requires skilled cable layers for their projects.Morrison Utility ServicesA key player in utility infrastructure, Morrison Utility Services offers various roles for cable layers across the UK.KCOMKCOM provides broadband and telecommunications services in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, with opportunities for cable layers.GTCGTC is a utility infrastructure provider, offering roles for cable layers in the installation of electricity and telecommunications networks.WPD (Western Power Distribution)WPD is responsible for electricity distribution in the Midlands, South West, and Wales, providing opportunities for cable layers.Telecoms InfrastructureTelecoms Infrastructure focuses on the installation of telecommunication networks, offering roles for cable layers.
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