Dan joined MAP Group UK in October 2018 following seven years in the Armed Forces. He now works as a surveyor.
What was your background prior to joining MAP Group?
When I left school at 16, I joined the British Army as a Royal Engineer and served for 7 years. Throughout my time in the Army I had the opportunity to travel around the world to places such as Kenya, Canada, Austria and Iraq, involving myself in various tours and opportunities such as skiing. When leaving the Army, I was given the opportunity to enrol onto a CTTS Telecommunications course. This was where the doors opened for me to start my career as a telecommunications engineer. Once I finished this 5 week course course, I applied for MAP Group and was taken on as a trainee for 3 months. This was the beginning of the support I experienced from everyone at MAP to becoming a highly skilled lead engineer.
What training programmes have you been involved in?
N26 SA001 SA002 K08 A009. I am also in the process of completing the IOSH Managing Safely course.
What made you select your chosen career?
My career as a Telecoms Engineer has been influenced from numerous factors, such as the course at the end my career in the army, to being employed by MAP and being placed on different courses.
How did these training programmes ensure you were ready for your career?
The training I was provided with from MAP group helped me make sure i was ready for my career, by providing me with full training and understanding of the Openreach network. By providing me with this i have expanded my knowledge and experience and it has helped me greatly by taking the step into planning/surveying.
What does a typical day look like in your role?
My typical day has varied throughout my career in MAP, as no two days are the same. As a telecommunications my day would normally include driving to the office picking up some PON packs to survey. Turn up to site to record my findings and go back to the apartment/hotel to build the Network on Orion. Updating the Survey managers with D poles found and A55 trackers.
Map is at the hub of Britain’s telecoms revolution and offers a variety of careers in fibre. We are committed to our people and our clients.
Our work is supported by a nationwide team of designers, surveyors, planners, engineers, health and safety experts, trainers and civils managers. Head Office is also home of the Human Resources and Accounts functions along with the wider project teams.
We are direct employers and our work is long-term and financially rewarding.
You will work for Map and enjoy all of the associated benefits. If you are in the field, that includes a uniform, a vehicle with no hidden costs and the correct tools for the job. We encourage personal development and career progression, even if that means switching your role within the group. We encourage learning. There is a strong partnership with our neighbours, the DTN Academy which provides Map with the trained and qualified people to fulfil our growing order book. The DTN is equipped with the latest online and classroom video courses to make learning and qualifications so much easier.
We are as committed to our people as we are to our Clients.
We go the extra yard.
Talk to us, you will not regret it!
In October 2020 Andy will be celebrating his 20th anniversary with Map Group UK where he works as an engineer.
What was your background prior to joining MAP Group?
From an early age I knew I wanted to learn a trade. After leaving school I went to college and took a qualification to become an electrician.
How did these training programmes ensure you were ready for your career?
My electrical cabling experienced help me to transition into a fibre engineer and other work streams as the company has grew and changed in the 20 years I’ve been here.
What does a typical day look like in your role?
Working as part of a team on a wide range of sites across the UK building fibre networks.
Map is at the hub of Britain’s telecoms revolution and offers a variety of careers in fibre. We are committed to our people and our clients.
Our work is supported by a nationwide team of designers, surveyors, planners, engineers, health and safety experts, trainers and civils managers. Head Office is also home of the Human Resources and Accounts functions along with the wider project teams.
We are direct employers and our work is long-term and financially rewarding.
You will work for Map and enjoy all of the associated benefits. If you are in the field, that includes a uniform, a vehicle with no hidden costs and the correct tools for the job. We encourage personal development and career progression, even if that means switching your role within the group. We encourage learning. There is a strong partnership with our neighbours, the DTN Academy which provides Map with the trained and qualified people to fulfil our growing order book. The DTN is equipped with the latest online and classroom video courses to make learning and qualifications so much easier.
We are as committed to our people as we are to our Clients.
We go the extra yard.
Talk to us, you will not regret it!
Caitlin is a popular member of our Central Operations team working on the day-to-day administration of the business. She joined Map Group UK in November 2017.
What was your background prior to joining MAP Group UK?
I studied a Foundation Degree in Health, Wellbeing and Social Support whilst working in a local pub.
What training programmes have you been involved in?
I studies for NVQ Level 3 in Business Admin.
How did these training programmes ensure you were ready for your career?
It helped me to understand areas of my job role in more depth and widen my knowledge about certain aspects of administration roles that I may have not covered in my day to day role. This has given me the tools I need to be more efficient and productive in my role at Map Group UK.
What made you select your chosen career?
I wanted a change and to widen my skill set.
What does a typical day look like in your role?
The main areas of my role involve validation, billing and reconciliation.
Map is at the hub of Britain’s telecoms revolution and offers a variety of careers in fibre. We are committed to our people and our clients.
Our work is supported by a nationwide team of designers, surveyors, planners, engineers, health and safety experts, trainers and civils managers. Head Office is also home of the Human Resources and Accounts functions along with the wider project teams.
We are direct employers and our work is long-term and financially rewarding.
You will work for Map and enjoy all of the associated benefits. If you are in the field, that includes a uniform, a vehicle with no hidden costs and the correct tools for the job. We encourage personal development and career progression, even if that means switching your role within the group. We encourage learning. There is a strong partnership with our neighbours, the DTN Academy which provides Map with the trained and qualified people to fulfil our growing order book. The DTN is equipped with the latest online and classroom video courses to make learning and qualifications so much easier.
We are as committed to our people as we are to our Clients.
We go the extra yard.
Talk to us, you will not regret it!
Patrick has over a decade of experience working with Map Group UK having joined the team in September 2010. Patrick now works as a Compliance Manager.
What was your background prior to joining Map ?
Before Map I trained as a plumber for 2 years before coming into Map as an Apprentice.
What training programmes have you been involved in?
IOSH, FPE Inspection & Testing Various, Openreach Accreditations Lead Assessor Standard, BTEC Level 2 in ICT & Telecommunications (Apprentice).
How did these training programmes ensure you were ready for your career?
The training programmes gave me a deep understanding and confidence to progress myself within the telecommunications sector.
What made you select your chosen career?
With the pace of telecommunications starting to slowly ramp up in 2010, I thought it would be a great chance to start a career in the telecommunications sector. This is a role that I really enjoy and hopefully will for many more years to come.
What does a typical day look like in your role?
Dealing with management teams on quality and safety compliance to ensure all engineering teams are able to carry out works correctly and safely. I also help to ensure defects are kept low / avoided to meet our quality standards. I deliver training to make sure all staff have the right knowledge to carry out their works.
Map is at the hub of Britain’s telecoms revolution and offers a variety of careers in fibre. We are committed to our people and our clients.
Our work is supported by a nationwide team of designers, surveyors, planners, engineers, health and safety experts, trainers and civils managers. Head Office is also home of the Human Resources and Accounts functions along with the wider project teams.
We are direct employers and our work is long-term and financially rewarding.
You will work for Map and enjoy all of the associated benefits. If you are in the field, that includes a uniform, a vehicle with no hidden costs and the correct tools for the job. We encourage personal development and career progression, even if that means switching your role within the group. We encourage learning. There is a strong partnership with our neighbours, the DTN Academy which provides Map with the trained and qualified people to fulfil our growing order book. The DTN is equipped with the latest online and classroom video courses to make learning and qualifications so much easier.
We are as committed to our people as we are to our Clients.
We go the extra yard.
Talk to us, you will not regret it!
