Contractor job Data Centre Cabling Engineer

Cabling Engineer:

Must be very familiar with working in a Data Centre and Corporate environment

Minimum 3 years hands on experience, within the structured cabling industry.

Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions

Capable of installing, Terminating & Testing Fibre Optic cables

Experienced in the use of Fluke test equipment and fault diagnosis.

Must have Health & Safety Training (CSCS or ECS or local/country specific H&S qualification) which is affiliated to the Construction Industry Training Board.

At least 3 industry or manufacturer's installation accreditations i.e. Commscope, Corning, Panduit or other leading brand.

Have completed an Industry recognised Structured cabling and Fibre Optic Training Course, i.e. CNET CNIT, BICSI Engineer, BICSI Technician, City & Guilds or equivalent accreditation (B-TEC).

IPAF and/or PASMA Training preferred. (or local/country specific powered access equipment qualification)

Experience in installation of cable pathways (Basket trays/trunking/fibre runner)

Ability to understand and follow patching schedule/cut sheet.

Experience in installing power and data connection cables within server & networking racks.

Experience in Rack n stack of active Network hardware, switches, routers & servers

Ability to follow instructions and providing on-site support to remote network and systems administrators.

Apply basic IP Addressing under instruction/direction.

Experience of installing and configuring UPS systems desirable

Excellent communication skills and professional attitude with experience of speaking to all levels of stakeholder.

We have multiple Cabling Engineering requirements at various locations across the UK.

Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and (fly) overseas to carry out project work as part of a team.

Night / shift work / weekend work may be required on a project-by-project basis.

Flexible hours


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A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.