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Wessex Internet is a fast-growing, award-winning broadband provider transforming rural connectivity across the Southwest. We're looking for a detail-oriented Planning Operative to join our Delivery team, supporting the successful planning and coordination of our network build. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in telecoms planning. Working closely with experienced team members, you'll gain hands-on experience across planning, wayleaves, and network design, building the foundations to become an expert in your field. What you'll get: • A starting salary up to £28,000, dependent on experience. • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days. • Private medical insurance & life assurance. • Cycle to Work & Tech purchase schemes. • Enhanced family leave policies. • Staff broadband discount (75%). • High street discounts on 100+ brands. • Summer & Christmas team socials. • Career development opportunities - Whether you want to lead a team or learn new skills, we'll support your growth in our fast-moving business. What you'll do: • Obtain and document all relevant utility prints for proposed work areas. • Conduct land registry searches and liaise with the Land Access team where required. • Produce scaled drawings for planning applications and Code Agreements. • Create accurate as-built drawings of the network. • Raise and validate Notices of Intent with Openreach. • Generate digital signatures for wayleave agreements. • Support the planning team with general administrative tasks. • Produce correspondence on behalf of the Land Access team. • Prepare accurate build information for telecoms pole installations. What you'll bring: • Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail. • Experience using Microsoft Office. • Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced, changing environment. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Exposure to telecoms, utilities, or infrastructure environments (advantageous). • Knowledge of Openreach systems/PIA infrastructure (advantageous). • Experience using CAD or GIS software (advantageous). • A degree in Surveying, Geography, Geology, or similar (advantageous). Ready to apply? If you're organised, detail-focused, and keen to build a career in network planning within a high-growth environment, we want to hear from you. Join Wessex Internet and play a key role in delivering the future of broadband in the Southwest.