Data Centre Install & Test Engineer -- On-Call

Arrows; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrows is seeking an Installation & Test Engineer for data centre environments. You will install racks, patch panels, and network equipment, then test fibre and copper cabling to ensure handover-ready quality.

You’ll diagnose faults, work with remote teams, and participate in on-call rotations for urgent break-fix tasks. The role requires hands-on experience in live data-centre environments, with a focus on safe working around live infrastructure and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in operational data centre environments.
• Strong skills in structured cabling and fibre/copper install and test.
• Comfort reading drawings and MOPs, and performing light source and power meter testing.

Responsibilities

• Install racks, containment, patch panels, high-density fibre panels, and network/server equipment.
• Inspect and test fibre with light source and power meter; use OTDR when required.
• Certify copper cabling and record results per customer standards.
• Validate installs against drawings, rack elevations, and MOPs before sign-off.
• Diagnose and fix physical connectivity faults, collaborate with remote teams and vendors.
• Participate in on-call rota and occasional out-of-hours site work.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fibre & copper install

Reading drawings & MOPs

On-call responsibilities

Tools

OTDR

Light source

Power meter

Job description

Arrows is seeking an Installation & Test Engineer for data centre environments. You will install racks, patch panels, and network equipment, then test fibre and copper cabling to ensure handover-ready quality.

You’ll diagnose faults, work with remote teams, and participate in on-call rotations for urgent break-fix tasks. The role requires hands-on experience in live data-centre environments, with a focus on safe working around live infrastructure and accurate documentation.