Data Cabling Engineers

Digital Waffle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract services company in the UK seeks a Data Cabling Engineer to handle installation of structured cabling systems in commercial environments. The role involves working with Cat5e, Cat6 cabling, and testing with advanced tools. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, a CSCS or ECS card, and their own tools. The position is contract-based with an immediate start in Hayes, offering £240 per day for ongoing work. Ideal for skilled cablers looking for long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a data cabling engineer or structured cabling engineer.
• Strong background in network cabling, telecoms, and low-voltage installations.
• Valid CSCS card or ECS card required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a site team.

Responsibilities

• Install structured data cabling systems in commercial and industrial environments.
• Terminate and install Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling.
• Perform fibre optic cabling including pulling, terminating, and testing.
• Test, label, and fault find using Fluke or equivalent testers.

Skills

Data cabling installation

Networking

Telecoms installations

Fault finding

Tools

Fluke testers

Data cabling tools

Job description

Data Cabling Engineer / Structured Cabling Engineer - Hayes

£240 per day | Contract | Immediate Start

We are currently recruiting experienced data cabling engineers and structured cabling engineers for ongoing contract work in Hayes and the surrounding West London area. This role is ideal for skilled data cablers, network cabling engineers, and telecoms engineers with strong commercial installation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of structured data cabling systems in commercial and industrial environments
• Termination and installation of Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling
• Fibre optic cabling including pulling, terminating, and testing (splicing advantageous)
• Installation and dressing of data cabinets, racks, patch panels, and containment systems
• Testing, labelling, and fault finding using Fluke or equivalent testers
• Working from technical drawings, schematics, and site specifications
• Working on offices, warehouses, logistics buildings, and data centre projects

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a data cabling engineer or structured cabling engineer
• Strong background in network cabling, telecoms, and low-voltage installations
• Valid CSCS card or ECS card
• Own data cabling tools, testers, and full PPE
• Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
• Good understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA / EIA)

Desirable (Not Essential)

• IPAF and / or PASMA certification
• Fibre splicing experience
• Commercial, industrial, or data centre cabling experience

Job Details

• Location: Hayes, West London
• Rate: £240 per day
• Contract type: Contract / Freelance / CIS / LTD
• Hours: 8-9 hours per day
• Duration: Ongoing / long-term work available
• Start date: Immediate

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Please send your CV or data cabling work history along with contact details.