Ryan Richardson

Experienced Fibre Splicer Technician and Telecommunications Engineer with over 5 years' experience in the telecommunications industry. Skilled in fibre network build, fibre splicing and jointing, OTDR testing, fault finding, Distribution Point (DP) construction and underground and overhead fibre installation. Experienced working across major fibre networks including BRSK and Netomnia, with strong knowledge of network build and preparation, including DP construction for underground and pole-based installations.

Also experienced in Grain network groundworks, including trenching, duct installation, Toby box installation, cabling and reinstatement. A reliable and hardworking professional with a strong focus on quality, health & safety and completing work to required industry standards. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, with experience working at height, in confined spaces and across demanding network environments.

Fibre Splicer Technician at Edge Telecommunications (2024-06 – Present)

• BRSK: Build and prepare Distribution Points (DPs) for underground and pole-based installations ahead of customer activation.
• Carry out OTDR testing and fault finding to ensure network integrity and performance.
• Fibre cabling and installation works across the network.
• Full turnkey delivery of fibre builds, including surveying, cabling, installation, testing, and completion to required standards.
• Netomnia: Fibre network build across the Netomnia infrastructure, including underground and overhead fibre installation and maintenance.
• Fibre splicing and jointing, including OTDR testing and fault resolution.
• Installation of ducts and Distribution Points (DPs).
• Delivery of work in line with strict quality, health & safety, and network build specifications.
• Grain: Digging and preparation of trenches for telecommunications ducting.
• Installation of underground duct systems and Toby boxes.
• Fibre and telecoms cabling installation and reinstatement of surfaces following completion.
• Safe and efficient working in accordance with street works regulations and health & safety standards.

Fibre Splicer Technician at Coreline Fibre (2022-06 – 2024-05)

• Worked on BRSK and Netomnia fibre network build projects.
• Built and prepared Distribution Points (DPs) for underground and overhead/pole installations.
• Completed fibre splicing and jointing, OTDR testing, fault finding and network build activities.

Telecommunications Engineer at Kelly Communications (2020-11 – 2022-06)

• Worked as a copper Telecommunications Engineer on the Openreach network.
• Completed telephone and broadband connections for residential and business customers.
• Worked in Openreach cabinets completing connections and associated network tasks.
• Provided professional customer service while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Worked at height while following relevant health & safety procedures.

Ramp Agent at DNATA (2019 – 2020)

• Supported aircraft baggage and cargo operations.
• Operated specialist equipment and followed workplace safety procedures.

Help Your Claim Ltd (2016 – 2019)

• Customer service, sales, claims administration and funeral plans advisory work.
• Team support, data protection compliance and target-driven sales.

Heads Recruitment Ltd (2015 – 2015)

• Production and manufacturing roles with Sarsons Vinegar Factory and Nufox Rubber Ltd.

Sales Consultant at Next Plc (2015 – 2015)

• Customer service, sales support, product knowledge and till operation.

BTEC Level 3 – Stalybridge Football Club (2012 – 2014)

Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership – Stalybridge Football Club (2012 – 2014)

Level 2 Coaching Badge – Stalybridge Football Club (2012 – 2014)

GCSEs in Maths, English, Science and ICT – Middleton Technology School (2007 – 2012)