Cable Installer – Full Time – Gatwick

Catering; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking a Data Cabling Engineer for Gatwick Airport. The role involves installing and terminating data cabling, including CAT6 and fibre links, across communications rooms, and performing 2nd-fix data works at an active airport site.

Contract position starting Monday with an initial 4-week duration and potential extension. Immediate start, salary £200–£220 per day, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• IPAF is required to operate elevated work platforms.
• Candidates must hold a CSCS or ECS card.
• Previous data cabling experience is essential.
• Experience with CAT6 and fibre installations is preferred.
• DBS check acceptance is allowed; DBS not required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate data cabling across sites.
• Install CAT6 cables and fibre links between communications rooms.
• Complete 2nd-fix data works and ensure cable routing/containment.
• Work to high standards within an active airport environment.
• Adhere to site health and safety procedures.

Skills

IPAF

CSCS or ECS Card

Data cabling experience

CAT6 installations

Fibre installations

DBS check acceptable

Job description

Data Cabling Engineer Gatwick Airport

Location: Gatwick Airport, RH6
Start Date: Monday
Hours: 7:30am 3:30pm
Rate: £200£220 per day, with flexibility for the right candidate
Duration: 4 weeks, with potential for a longer-term extension

The Role

We are currently looking for Data Cabling Engineers to work on a project at Gatwick Airport.

The successful candidates will be responsible for installing and terminating data cabling, working across communications rooms and completing 2nd-fix works.

Duties

• Installing CAT6 data cables
• Installing fibre links between communications rooms
• Completing 2nd-fix data works
• Cable routing, containment and installation
• Working to a high standard within an active airport environment
• Following site health & safety procedures

Requirements

• IPAF required
• Must hold either a CSCS or ECS Card
• Previous data cabling experience required
• Experience with CAT6 and fibre installations
• Must be able to pass a DBS check candidates do not need to already have a DBS in place to start
• Reliable and able to work professionally within an airport environment

This is an immediate opportunity starting Monday, with the potential for the right candidates to secure further work beyond the initial 4 weeks.

Salary: £200 – £220/day

Job Type: Contract

Location: RH6, Gatwick, Surrey