Cabling Decommissioning Technician

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications support company seeks experienced Cabling Decommissioning Technicians for a UK-wide legacy infrastructure decommissioning program. The role involves hands-on recovery of coaxial cabling, performing tests, and ensuring all work adheres to safety standards. Ideal candidates should be technical, reliable, and able to work at heights, with a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in coax or telecom decommissioning.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Ability to follow technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recovering and removing coaxial cabling from overhead trays and switch rooms.
• Conducting basic signal testing to confirm circuit disconnection.
• Labeling and documenting recovered cables and hardware.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Client:

ECS Resource Group

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: UK Wide

Start Date: ASAP

We’re currently supporting a UK wide legacy infrastructure decommissioning programme for some of the UK largest telecoms providers and we are on the lookout for experienced Cabling Decommissioning Technicians to join the team!

This is a hands-on field-based role ideal for someone with strong technical skills and experience removing legacy coaxial infrastructure from headed and switch room environments.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Recovering and removing coaxial cabling from overhead trays and switch rooms
• Conducting basic signal testing to confirm circuit disconnection
• Working at height using ladders or platforms (safety-first approach)
• Labelling and documenting recovered cables and hardware

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in coax or telecom decommissioning
• Comfortable working at heights and in structured cabling environments
• Able to work independently and follow technical procedures
• Flexible and reliable with strong attention to detail

Further information available upon application.