Apprentice Cabling Engineer

North-PB; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in a dynamic role focused on installing and certifying network infrastructure. This position offers the chance to learn valuable engineering skills while working in a mission-critical data center environment. You will be trained to assist with various tasks, including cable management and installation of communication cabinets. The company values a positive attitude and problem-solving skills, providing a supportive and inclusive work culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth in a fast-paced and exciting setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of structured cabling and fibre optics is advantageous.
• Enthusiasm to learn and problem-solving interest is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn engineering skills in installing and certifying network cables.
• Assist in the installation of communication cabinets and server racks.

Skills

Positive can-do attitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Good IT skills

Education

SC Security Level Clearance

Tools

Network cable

Fibre optic infrastructure

Job description

Overview

North builds stronger, more reliable networks and creates smarter, more sustainable places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work.

Working across four specialist sectors: public service, enterprise, financial service, and defence & justice. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer's point of view, and we know the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Responsibilities

• You ll be learning new engineering skills in installing, terminating, testing and certifying network cable and fibre optic infrastructure components in a Data Centre mission critical environment.
• Be trained to assist in the Installation of floor mounted communication cabinets and server racks within data halls, ICT blanking and cable management tasks for hot and cold aisle containment operations.
• Instructed to perform cable moves and changes to existing systems as required. Work with the engineers being taught how to patching out data & server cabinets as per client's spreadsheets, patching schedules and cabinet layouts ensuring that all Add/Moves/Changes (A/M/C) are approved, correctly recorded, labelled and reported correctly.
• To work safely and follow Health & Safety requirements/regulations at all times.
• You will be an integral part of our delivery team representing our business as the face of North.
• You ll be buddied up with an engineer to ensure work is carried out safely and to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or working with structured cabling and or fibre optics is advantageous although not essential as training will be provided.

• We re looking for someone that will fit into our company culture and contribute to the positive and aspirational environment we re so proud of. It s vital therefore that you have a positive can-do attitude to delivering work.
• Enthusiasm to learn and an interest in problem solving.
• Self-motivated.
• Good IT skills.
• As you ll be in a highly visible role, communication skills are a must, and it goes without saying, being punctual and energised by working in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
• A requirement for the role is SC Security Level Clearance check so to qualify you must be over 18 Years Old.

• A requirement for the role is SC Security Level Clearance check. Existing SC Clearance level and security checks advantageous however will be facilitated for the right candidate.
• Hold a Full driving licence for 12 months (beneficial).

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.