Cable recovery operatives

Love Cabling LTD is delivering a major UK-wide contract with Openreach, supporting the recovery and removal of copper infrastructure across the BT network.

We are now looking for experienced Heavy Duty Cable Recovery Gangs to support mechanised cable recovery operations. Working as part of a national delivery programme, you will be responsible for completing cable extraction activities safely, efficiently, and in line with required standards.

This is a hands-on, field-based role, suited to established gangs who are confident working in live network environments and delivering high-quality work.

If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working outdoors, and want consistent work with strong earning potential, this is an excellent opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

As a 2-Man cable able recovery gang, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale infrastructure recovery works. Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out mechanised cable recovery using cable recovery trailers and winches

Working in line with Openreach and site-specific health & safety requirements

Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards

Identifying and reporting any safety, environmental, or operational issues

Maintaining equipment and vehicles in line with operational requirements

Working collaboratively as a gang to deliver against programme targets

What we're looking for:

We are looking for experienced, reliable and operatives who can deliver work safely and efficiently as part of a wider programme. You will be:

Experienced in cable recovery, cabling, or utilities environments

A well-organised gang, ready to mobilise quickly

Committed to high standards of health & safety and quality

Comfortable working outdoors in a range of environments

Able to work collaboratively and meet programme targets

Required skills and experience:

To be considered, gangs must hold:

SA002 & SA006

NRSWA Unit O1

Medium Risk Confined Spaces

NOPS Smart Awards Card

Full UK manual driving licence (minimum 12 months)

C+E Driving Licence (desirable but not essential)

Clear DBS

​Apply today:

If you're an experienced cable gang with the required accreditations, ready to get started on a major nationwide recovery programme, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: £50,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person