Cabling Installation Engineer

Odin Recruitment Group; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

9-day fortnight pattern

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Cabling Installation Engineer to join our infrastructure delivery team in Berkshire. You will install, terminate and test structured cabling systems, spanning copper and fibre, and work with cabinets, containment, patching and associated hardware on secure projects.

The role requires reading drawings, testing with Fluke and OTDR equipment, and maintaining documentation throughout project delivery, with overtime opportunities and a 9-day fortnight

Qualifications

• Experience in structured cabling for copper and fibre.
• Full UK driving licence; able to undergo security clearance.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test structured cabling infrastructure (copper and fibre).
• Install network cabinets, containment, patching solutions and related hardware.
• Read technical drawings and conduct testing with Fluke and OTDR equipment.

Skills

Cat6/Cat6A install

Fibre optic install

Cable testing

Reading drawings

Education

ECS/CSCS/IPAF/PASMA/EUSR qualifications

Tools

Fluke tester

OTDR equipment

Job description

Location: Berkshire

Salary: Competitive + Overtime Available

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours per Week | 9-Day Fortnight

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cabling Installation Engineer to join a growing and highly regarded infrastructure delivery team. Working on a range of fibre optic and structured cabling projects, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality installations within secure and technically demanding environments.

This position offers a varied workload, combining project installation work with business-as-usual activities across network infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience with both copper and fibre cabling systems and be confident working to industry standards.

The Role

As a Cabling Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, termination and testing of structured cabling infrastructure. You'll work with fibre optic and copper systems, installing network cabinets, containment, patching solutions and associated hardware.

The role will involve reading and interpreting technical drawings, carrying out testing using Fluke and OTDR equipment, and ensuring all installations are completed to the highest standards. You will also support the installation of network switching equipment and maintain clear documentation throughout project delivery.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience within the structured cabling industry and be confident working across both copper and fibre infrastructure.

• Cat6 and Cat6A installation and termination
• Fibre optic installation, termination and splicing
• Fibre and copper testing using Fluke and OTDR equipment
• Structured cabling project delivery
• Network cabinet installation and patching
• Internal and external cable routing
• Reading engineering drawings and technical documentation

You will also need a full UK driving licence and be willing to undergo security clearance processes where required.

Desirable Qualifications

Additional certifications such as ECS, CSCS, IPAF, PASMA, EUSR or structured cabling qualifications would be advantageous, although they are not essential.

The Person

We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality work and has a proactive, professional approach. You'll be a strong communicator, comfortable working independently or as part of a wider installation team, and capable of maintaining high standards whilst working in secure and regulated environments.

What's on Offer?

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, ongoing training and development, and the benefit of a 9-day fortnight working pattern. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term career progression and exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects.

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