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Fibre Systems Technician

Formula 1

Fibre Systems Technician

Salary Not Specified

Formula 1, Biggin Hill, Bromley

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e19c2a3779d449acb3023214efa700b0

Full Job Description

  • Optically testing, inspecting, and commissioning the CCR fibre optic ring at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures

  • Work within project build to the highest standards providing reliable and resilient technical solutions

  • As the fibre optic service provider, you will assist in supporting, configuring and monitoring the system for the broadcast, IT, and communications network.

  • Required to ensure the upkeep of equipment list/manifests and liaise with freight department, order new consumables and technical products when requested.

  • First hand support for track side systems including Track cameras, FIA marshalling, Telemetry, data acquisition and timing as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.

  • Undertaking race event preparatory work and be able to liaise with F1 departments to ensure CCR race planning is completed in adequate time.

  • Able to provide support to test, service and terminate single/multimode fibre using a variety of connectors.

  • Confident in general wiring practices and termination of data/power cables when required.

  • Keep an interest in new technologies and developments in relation to Track Systems, including contributing in system design and project team involvement.


    • Other
  • To complete all mandatory training within specified timelines.

  • To operate safely at all times in line with Company health and safety requirements.

  • To undertake other duties within your capabilities as your Department Manager or Team Manager may assign to you from time to time.

  • Full driving license

  • Ability to travel

  • Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a busy, fast-paced environment

    NVQ Level 3

  • Diploma of Higher Education

  • Vocational Qualification Level 5 (Engineering related field- Electronic/Telecoms)


    • Experience
  • Experience working with and terminating fibre optic cables.

  • Good comprehension of TCP/IP fundamentals.

  • A proven experience and understanding of technical wiring diagrams.

  • Must have a systematic approach to fault finding.

  • Working in an environment requiring high standards in execution, delivery and presentation.


    • Knowledge & Skills
  • Ability to think on your feet, an efficient problem-solver.

  • Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.

  • MS Windows literate particularly in Word, and Excel.

  • Maintain a clean and presentable work environment.

  • Ability to work unsupervised.

  • Good communication skills; Able to explain information to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Capable of performing the rig and de-rig duties as required for a team member.

    Formula 1


    • Biggin Hill, England

    Formula 1 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts in the fields of digital and traditional media, marketing and communications. From timekeeping, to software development, broadcast engineering and content creation, we are truly the 11th Formula 1 team.