Senior Fibre Systems Technician

Is at the heart of the technology that powers Formula 1, working as part of the Circuit Networks team. It deploys, operates and maintains the fibre optic infrastructure that enables live broadcast, timing, telemetry and communications systems at events across the globe. Combining strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach, the technician takes greater ownership of fault finding, technical delivery and small projects.

• Test, inspect and commission the fibre optic network at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures.
• Work within project teams to build and deliver reliable, resilient technical systems to the highest standards.
• Support, configure and monitor fibre optic systems supporting the broadcast, IT and communications networks.
• Maintain equipment lists and manifests, liaise with the Freight team and arrange consumables and technical products when required.
• Provide hands-on technical support and fault finding for trackside systems, including track cameras, FIA marshalling, telemetry, data acquisition and timing, as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.
• Undertake race event preparation and liaise with F1 departments to ensure Circuit Networks race planning is completed within required timeframes.
• Independently test, service, fault-find and terminate fibre using a variety of connectors and appropriate fibre test equipment, and undertake general wiring and termination of data and power cables when required.
• Take ownership of assigned technical activities and small projects, identifying issues, implementing solutions and ensuring work is delivered to the required standard.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of technical systems, working practices and processes, and keep up to date with new technologies and developments relating to Track Systems, contributing to system design and technical projects where required.
• Share technical knowledge and provide support and guidance to other members of the team where appropriate.

• Demonstrable experience in a practical, hands-on technical role involving fibre optics, telecommunications, broadcasting or a closely related field, with strong practical fibre optic experience.
• 3 years experience of independently testing, diagnosing and fault-finding fibre optic and associated technical systems.
• Proven experience and understanding of technical wiring diagrams.
• A systematic and methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Experience installing, building, configuring and troubleshooting technical systems.
• Experience taking ownership of technical tasks or small projects through to completion.
• Experience working in an operational environment requiring consistently high standards of execution, delivery and presentation.
• Experience working effectively as part of a technical team in a fast-paced or time-critical environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of fibre optic technologies, testing methods, installation and fault-finding techniques.
• The ability to analyse technical faults, think on your feet and implement effective solutions.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a time-critical environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative technical team and support other team members when required.

• Confident use of fibre test equipment such as OTDRs, power meters and optical channel checkers.
• Experience of fibre termination, installation and fusion splicing.
• Previous experience within a technical broadcasting environment.
• Experience using 2D AutoCAD software.
• Experience producing technical reports or technical proposals.
• Experience working within technical project environments and contributing to the delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar project and issue-tracking software.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in an engineering, electronics or telecommunications discipline.
• HNC/HND or equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
• Diploma of Higher Education in a relevant technical discipline.
• Other relevant vocational qualification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related field.

• Frequent international travel to circuits, occasionally for periods of more than two weeks.
• Long and unsociable hours in the UK and overseas when required by the operational calendar.

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in the offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for the role via the in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more