Data Cabling Engineer

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Company van

Overtime rates

Annual leave + public holidays

Training and progression

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Data Cabling Engineer for our client in Swindon to support installation and planning across sites. The role involves reading drawings, installing Cat5/5e/6 and Fibre cabling, terminating on patch panels, and testing with Fluke tools.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom installations, knowledge of CCTV/door access is a plus, and a willingness to travel nationwide. CSCS and a driving license are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in installation of telecommunications.
• Experience with installation of structured cabling systems.
• Basic Fluke testing of copper Cat5/6 and fibre.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and overtime.
• Willingness to travel and stay away across the UK.
• CSCS (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Read construction drawings, diagrams, scopes and specs.
• Install network and structured cabling (Cat5/5e/6 & Fibre).
• Terminate cables on patch panels and modules.
• Test networks using Fluke testers.
• Maintain quality standards and meet timelines.

Skills

Telecom install

Structured cabling

Fluke testing

Client liaison

Night shifts

Overtime

CSCS

Driving license

Job description

Data Cabling Engineer

Swindon

Permanent - Full-time

8 hour shift, Overtime, Night shift, Monday – Friday

We are currently recruiting for a Data Cabling Engineer to join our client based in Swindon to work with the installations and planning department.

The Role:

• Work from construction drawings, reading job diagrams, scopes, and specifications.
• Installations of network and structured cabling (Cat5/5e/6 & Fibre)
• Termination of cables on patch panels and modules
• Testing with Fluke Testers
• Maintaining Quality standards whilst meeting agreed timescales
• Reporting on progress and issues affecting the work
• Working safely at all times in accordance with Health & Safety policies
• Diagnose and rectify faults.
• Interacting with clients

The Requirements:

• 5+ Years' experience within installation of telecommunications
• Installation of structured cabling systems
• Working knowledge of CCTV and door access (not essential but desirable)
• Ability to carry out basic Fluke testing of copper Cat5/6 & Fibre
• Have flexibility around working hours, including night work and overtime
• Willing to work within different locations over the UK including staying away
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure paying good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative, self-manage workload without supervision
• CSCS (or equivalent)
• Driving license

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Company van
• Excellent overtime rates
• Annual leave plus public holidays
• On-going training and career progression
• Social events
• Sick pay