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Build Assurance Engineer (Civils) – Irlam, Manchester

Build Assurance Engineer (Civils) – Irlam, Manchester

The Role Here at Freedom Fibre, we are currently expanding our team due to the rapid expansion of the Company. This has created an exciting new opportunity for a Build Assurance Engineer (Civils) to join the business. Core Responsibilities Carry out daily risk assessments relating to site set-up and ensure respective gang(s) have also completed daily risk assessment. Ensure compliance to agreed safety and quality standards including internal policy, method statements and ext

Project Planner – Irlam, Manchester

Project Planner – Irlam, Manchester

The Role The Project Planner will develop, monitor, analyse and report on project plans adding value through experience and skills, challenging where required and being able to liaise with various stakeholders. Core Responsibilities Create, update, review and administer project schedules and plans for multiple projects in line with the planning cycle using Microsoft Project. Ensure all interdependencies between projects and programmes are built into the schedule and the impac

Commercial Coordinator – Irlam, Manchester

Commercial Coordinator – Irlam, Manchester

The Role You will support the Supply Chain & Purchasing/QS Teams with the following tasks: Core Responsibilities Raise purchase/work orders in our systems Run regular commercial reports as required Maintain up to date information in the systems Support the tracking of actual costs vs estimates Analyse and verify submitted invoices Collate and upload data Work closely with the build partners to improve commercial processes and work to develop/improve internal commercial proces

Freedom Fibre involved in Leigh Digital Inclusion pilot

Freedom Fibre involved in Leigh Digital Inclusion pilot

This week Freedom Fibre CEO, Neil McArthur, chatted with Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, following his formal launch of Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s latest and largest digital inclusion pilot at Connected Britain 2022. During the launch, Andy Burnham said, "We're bringing together five of the UK's biggest internet service providers with five social housing providers from across our 10 boroughs to tackle digital exclusion within social housing settings."

Freedom Fibre announces first homes live in its home town of Irlam!

Freedom Fibre announces first homes live in its home town of Irlam!

This week marks a great milestone for Freedom Fibre who have connected the first customer in their home town of Irlam, Manchester. Irlam and Cadishead boast a rich industrial and farming heritage with many industrial parks, small businesses, local shops and residents who will now be able to benefit from Freedom Fibre’s lightning-fast, full fibre broadband network. Freedom Fibre are planning to announce additional areas to their Greater Manchester rollout plans in the coming m

A warm welcome to North Shropshire from Helen Morgan MP!

A warm welcome to North Shropshire from Helen Morgan MP!

Helen Morgan MP – Member of Parliament for North Shropshire – has given a warm welcome to Freedom Fibre who are currently building a lightning-fast, full-fibre broadband network in Whitchurch. Broadband services in and around Whitchurch are still reliant on copper phoneline-based technology, with some homes and businesses having internet speeds as low as 10Mb/s. With Freedom Fibre’s new full-fibre network, homes and businesses will soon be able to enjoy internet speeds up to

Area Project Manager – Irlam, Manchester

Area Project Manager – Irlam, Manchester

The Role Freedom Fibre is looking for an Area Project Manager with a strong understanding of infrastructure type projects through the design, construction, and commissioning phases. The Area Project Manager will develop a deep understanding of a portfolio of projects that are associated with building a nationwide fibre network. The Area Project Manager provides commercial, contractual and project management to support value for money, timely delivery, and the implementation o

Shannon Davids and her 8,000-mile journey to Freedom Fibre.

Shannon Davids and her 8,000-mile journey to Freedom Fibre.

Shannon Davids had a dream of a new start for her family, making the decision to find employment in Manchester, far away from her family’s home in South Africa. Shannon put her CV online looking for a career in fibre planning and design, something she fell in love with five years ago, and Rachel from NMS - one of Freedom Fibre's preferred recruitment agencies - picked it up, thought of Freedom Fibre straight away, and arranged a Teams interview the following day. Joanna Hunt,

Freedom Fibre CEO, Neil McArthur, makes key appointment to head up business channel.

Freedom Fibre CEO, Neil McArthur, makes key appointment to head up business channel.

Irlam-based ‘alt-net’ Freedom Fibre has announced the appointment of Lee Sutch to head up the business channel as work starts to onboard the first business customers to benefit from a B2B-enabled FTTP network. With extensive experience in telecoms, including previous roles at Verastar and TalkTalk Business, Lee Sutch will lead the B2B strategy for sales, partners, and the onboarding of business customers - an important and integral part of the Freedom Fibre long-term business

Freedom Fibre’s first apprentice!

Freedom Fibre’s first apprentice!

Freedom Fibre has welcomed its first apprentice to the team this week. Mia Foxcroft has joined us for a 12-month apprenticeship in the Enterprise IT team as a Support Technician. This role will see Mia actively monitor and progress all service desk tickets raised via our internal Support Desk system. The apprenticeship involves on-the-job learning as well as off-the-job training through virtual sessions every six weeks and the programme is made up of four modules. Mia will a

Andy Carter MP welcomes Freedom Fibre to Stockton Heath!

Andy Carter MP welcomes Freedom Fibre to Stockton Heath!

Andy Carter – Member of Parliament for Warrington South – has welcomed Freedom Fibre to Stockton Heath as it rolls out its lightning-fast, full-fibre broadband. Broadband services in and around Stockton Heath are still reliant on copper phoneline-based technology, with some homes and businesses having internet speeds as low as 17Mb/s. With Freedom Fibre’s full-fibre network, homes and businesses will soon be able to enjoy internet speeds as high as 500Mb/s! Speaking on a visi

Freedom Fibre CFO, Darren Woods, features on Sage Business Partner, itas solutions', CFO 4.0 podcast

Freedom Fibre CFO, Darren Woods, features on Sage Business Partner, itas solutions', CFO 4.0 podcast

CFO of Freedom Fibre, Darren Woods joins the CFO 4.0 Podcast with Hannah Munro as they discuss building exceptional finance teams. Darren, who has over 20 years of experience working in finance, talks about his passion for people and team development, and the potential skill gaps within finance teams. Also covered on this episode: Darren’s passion for people and team development Does finance invest enough in different skills? What are the potential skill gaps in finance teams

The Freedom Fibre lightning-fast broadband network is coming to Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford!

The Freedom Fibre lightning-fast broadband network is coming to Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford!

The Freedom Fibre team are excited to announce their full fibre broadband roll-out in Northwich, Comberbach and Hartford, extending their coverage of Cheshire out from Weaverham, where the gigabit-capable network is currently available, and Stockton Heath, where the network is due to go live early August. The full fibre network roll-out will include the surrounding villages of Pickmere, Wincham, Lostock Gralam, Davenham, Moulton, Great Budworth and Barnton. Residents will be

Neil McArthur talks to ISP review about the future of the FTTP Altnet community.

Neil McArthur talks to ISP review about the future of the FTTP Altnet community.

Last week, Freedom Fibre CEO, Neil McArthur, wrote a special Guest Editorial for ISPreview.co.uk discussing the benefits of full fibre coverage across the UK, the challenges that come with delivering the Government’s gigabit-broadband targets, and the future of the Altnet community as a whole. With over 24 years’ experience in the telecom sector, Neil has always been passionate about the technology, the future of the industry, and delivering reliable connectivity to everyone

Freedom Fibre expands its base of operations!

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Freedom Fibre expands its base of operations!

This week, Freedom Fibre has extended into a new wing within our main office in Irlam, Manchester. The expansion means that Freedom Fibre is committed to its value of ‘Create a Legacy’ and Darren Woods, Chief Finance Officer, summed this up: “Since starting Freedom Fibre we have been working towards securing its long term future. With Equitix secured in May as our investment partner our focus is now on scaling at pace towards our target of providing fibre to over 2 million pr

Freedom Fibre employees working with "Boundless Energy".

Freedom Fibre employees working with "Boundless Energy".

Freedom Fibre employees are being invited to host their own ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions for fellow colleagues. One of our values as a business is demonstrating “Boundless Energy”, and to us this means that we’re self-starters. We’re motivated with a ‘can-do’ attitude, coupled with an inquisitive mind. We are always ‘glass half-full, not half-empty’. We approach every task with energy and enthusiasm. So, in order to support our people in demonstrating this value, we’ve started t

Freedom Fibre raises £100m to accelerate North West fibre roll-out

Freedom Fibre raises £100m to accelerate North West fibre roll-out

Freedom Fibre has secured a total £100m commitment of scale-up funding, just over a year since its formation, as the first step in its rollout to over 2 million premises in the North West. The funding includes a major £84m investment from infrastructure investor Equitix alongside Santander debt facility to fund expansion. Equitix, a leading global investor, developer, and long-term fund manager of core infrastructure assets, has made an initial £84m funding commitment to Free

Freedom Fibre keeps promise to extend Weaverham network to residents of Acton Bridge.

Freedom Fibre keeps promise to extend Weaverham network to residents of Acton Bridge.

Freedom Fibre have extended their FTTP broadband network into Acton Bridge following a Parish Council lead project supported by the community. Freedom Fibre is already available in nearby Weaverham and with many homes connected and enjoying the advantages of the gigabit-capable, full fibre broadband network, the residents of Acton Bridge came together to request that their community be included in the build. Acton Bridge Parish Councillor, Georgina Hayward, commented, “Some p

Freedom Fibre connects its 1000th customer!

Freedom Fibre connects its 1000th customer!

Another milestone has been achieved this month and we’re hugely excited to announce that we’ve connected the 1000th customer to our full-fibre network. Freedom Fibre’s Customer Operations Director, Marie Danby, commented, “This is a significant milestone for Freedom Fibre as we push ahead with our network investment, providing connectivity residents and businesses can depend on”. Our 1000th customer is already starting to benefit from our investment, futureproofing their conn

Freedom Fibre achieves National PTC status with Openreach!

Freedom Fibre achieves National PTC status with Openreach!

We’re extremely proud to announce that Freedom Fibre has achieved National ‘Path to Collaboration’ (PTC) status with Openreach only a few months after achieving regional PTC status. Holding National PTC status means that Freedom Fibre demonstrates the diligence and high standards required working within the terms of the PIA contract, and are trusted to work on Openreach infrastructure across the UK. The Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) agreement enables Freedom Fibre to s