New graduates who have joined a company as trainee engineer do so to obtain real-world experience. Under the supervision of a manager or supervisor, trainee engineers do a variety of activities, including advising personnel on new projects, conducting research, writing reports, and managing data.
What are the essential qualifications needed to apply for an Operations Manager position?
You must show evidence of the following experience in order to be considered for an operations manager position:
1. Managing, coaching, and inspiring a geographically distributed team in a regulated and unionized workplace.
2. There is clear evidence of a high challenge, high support leadership style with the capacity to engage, motivate, and manage transformative change while producing exceptional business results.
3. Outstanding data analysis, reading, and numeracy abilities, as well as the capacity to use performance data to inspire improvement.
4. Effective presentation and communication abilities that excite and motivate your team while effectively articulating ideas and goals.
5. Possess an unblemished driving record with no more than six points.
What are the prerequisites for applying to a position in engineering?
To apply for an engineering position at Openreach, you must:
1. Possess a clean driving record with a maximum of six points.
2. Have the ability to work in tight areas and at heights
3. Have expertise in or a talent for telecoms or engineering, particularly electrical; and 5. Not be colorblind
What tasks are performed by engineers?
There are several positions available, but the majority of them are Managed Installer positions, which require visiting to customers’ homes to connect their internet lines on behalf of Internet Service Providers (including BT, Sky, and Talk Talk). Candidates must be able to work at heights and in cramped areas as it may require connecting the business to telegraph poles and local cabinets.
What adjustments can I make to my resume to better reflect the demands of an engineering position?
Candidates should demonstrate their understanding in the following areas, in particular, to Openreach’s satisfaction:
1. Any experience with satellites, radio, or telecommunications, especially in terms of cabling, installation, and scheduled maintenance.
2. Electrical engineering, namely training in the 17th edition.
3. Any fault finding and fixing in connection with telecom, IT, and electrical engineering.
Please make sure to mention on your resume your interest in communications technology, information technology, and/or electrical engineering if you haven’t had direct professional experience with any of the aforementioned fields.
