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Author Topic: for any openreach engineers  (Read 2562 times)

rico45

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for any openreach engineers
« on: September 02, 2014, 04:58:42 PM »

Does any one know what a WICS tail end engineer is apparently these are specialist engineers but dont know anything else ecept that second stage repair rested with them ......any info? :baby:
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Black Sheep

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Re: for any openreach engineers
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2014, 07:20:27 PM »

Yeah ….. WICS = Working In Confined Spaces. Basically, any underground chamber deeper than 3ft requires WICS trained engineers. They have access to 'Blowers' that bring constant fresh air to the lads working down there.

A 'Tail' is a job that hasn't been completed within the given timescales. Usually due to factors such as awaiting traffic light management, WICS, safety …. etc.
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rico45

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Re: for any openreach engineers
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2014, 10:10:56 PM »

black sheep you were the first person ever replied to my first question on the forum  when i first joined and now you done it yet again as so mant times before thanks bud ...............sky second tier
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Re: for any openreach engineers
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2014, 06:50:36 AM »

 :)
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Re: for any openreach engineers
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2014, 09:51:42 PM »

Yeap BlackSheep is deffo a jewel in the crown  :clap2:
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Re: for any openreach engineers
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2014, 07:12:48 AM »

Ooh, sir .............  :blush: :blush: ;D (Cheers mate).
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Re: for any openreach engineers
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2014, 12:16:06 PM »

:)
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