Data Cabling Engineer

North-PB; Corsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cabling Engineer to join their dynamic team in Corsham. This role is pivotal in maintaining and installing critical infrastructure within high-integrity data centres. You will engage in a variety of tasks, including fibre and structured cabling installations, testing, and documentation. The position promises a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued, and you will have opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about technology and safety, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in fibre and structured cabling installation and testing.
• Proficient in using Fluke testers for cable management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fibre and structured cabling systems.
• Adhere to compliance requirements for safety and quality.
• Manage patching and documentation for data cabinets.

Skills

Fibre cabling installation

Structured cabling (Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP)

Cable termination and testing

Fluke testers operation

Health & Safety compliance

Documentation and reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Customer focus

SC Security Level Clearance

Tools

Fluke multimode/single-mode testers

OTDR equipment

Job description

Overview

Technologies, like people, work better when they work together. North offers a unique breadth and depth of expertise across the Internet of Things (IoT), networking and connectivity, and safety and security. Our smart integrated technology solutions transform the way people, organisations, and places work. Delivering through five UK regional offices, we provide long-term, multi-year partnerships in managed services and support, helping organisations stay on the right track.

Responsibilities

Our customer specialises in the design, build, and operation of high-integrity data centres, developed to provide maximum security and service availability within key locations at Corsham and Farnborough. By joining our Enterprise operational team as a Cabling Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our operations, maintaining and installing critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-working team delivering outstanding service. This role involves varied tasks including Business as Usual works (BAU), ICT projects, and other initiatives related to the installation, termination, and testing of Fibre and Copper cabling systems, Adds, Moves & Changes (AMC), Patching & Labelling, ICT blanking, and specialist data centre containment systems.

You will be responsible for:

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Fibre cabling installations of multimode and single-mode fibre within data halls/centres or similar environments.
• Installation of structured cabling (Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP) within data halls/centres or similar environments.
• Terminating, testing, and labelling cables within patch panels and data outlets.
• Installing floor-mounted communication cabinets and server racks within data halls, including ICT blanking and cable management for hot and cold aisle containment.
• Performing cable moves and changes (Add, Moves, and Changes) as required.
• Managing patching of data and server cabinets according to client schedules, ensuring all changes are approved, correctly documented, labelled, and reported.

Additionally, you will need to:

• Adhere to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security, and Data Protection.

Skills and Experience:

• Efficiently splice, terminate, and label fibre cables within panels and boxes.
• Operate Fluke multimode/single-mode testers and OTDR equipment proficiently.
• Trace and fault-find data cables using Fluke testers.
• Test data cabling with Fluke data testers.
• Work safely, following all Health & Safety regulations.
• Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Provide clear documentation, updates, and reports.
• Manage time effectively and focus on quality to complete tasks safely and to high standards within deadlines.
• Be customer-focused with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Possess or be willing to obtain SC Security Level Clearance; existing clearance is advantageous but will be facilitated for the right candidate.

North offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for progression. Further details will be discussed during the application process.