Cable Layers
12AI USED FOR12%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.
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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.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, 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.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
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.