Data Cabling Installer

VIQU Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,210 - 36,900; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Ltd is partnering with an IT services organisation to hire a Data Cabling Installer for a four-week project in Manchester, onsite. The work concentrates on Cat6/Cat6A cabling, with some fibre, in live environments and requires independence and clear on-site handover documentation.

You will install, route and terminate cables, mount access points and related hardware, perform basic testing, and liaise with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Cabling Installer.
• Strong knowledge of Cat6/Cat6A cabling and termination.
• Exposure to fibre cabling installation.
• Experience working within live/live buildings.
• Ability to work independently on-site and document handover clearly.
• Own basic hand tools.
• Awareness of health and safety practices, including working at heights and asbestos awareness.
• Clean Enhanced DBS (EDBS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, route and terminate Cat6/Cat6A data cabling, supporting fibre cabling installations where required
• Mount access points, trunking and associated hardware across site environments
• Carry out cable pulling, labelling and basic testing at project completion
• Work independently on-site while liaising with clients and internal teams
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations, including routes, labelling and handover details

Skills

Cat6/Cat6A cabling

Fibre cabling exposure

Live environment installation

Independent on-site worker

Documentation handover

Own basic hand tools

Health & safety awareness

EDBS preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Data Cabling Installer - Short Term Contract - Manchester - Outside IR35

VIQU have partnered with an organisation providing IT services to schools cross the UK, who are looking for an experienced Data Cabling Installer to support an installation project in Manchester.

The successful Data Cabling Installer will work on structured cabling deployment, with the majority of work involving installation within live or existing environments. The role will predominantly focus on Cat6/Cat6A cabling, with some fibre installation work also expected.

Role Responsibilities

• Install, route and terminate Cat6/Cat6A data cabling, supporting fibre cabling installations where required
• Mount access points, trunking and associated hardware across site environments
• Carry out cable pulling, labelling and basic testing at project completion
• Work independently on-site while liaising with clients and internal teams
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations, including routes, labelling and handover details

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Data Cabling Installer
• Strong understanding of Cat6/Cat6A cabling and termination
• Exposure to fibre cabling installation or handling
• Experience working within existing/live buildings, including more complex or older structures.
• Ability to work independently on-site with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills with both customers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to produce clear documentation and handover information
• Own basic hand tools
• Knowledge of health & safety practices, including working at heights and asbestos awareness
• Willingness to undergo or hold a clean Enhanced DBS (EDBS)

Role details:

• Job role: Data Cabling Installer
• Start: Mid July
• Job type: 4 weeks' initial contract
• Rate: £180 - £200 per day
• IR35 status: Outside IR35
• Location: Onsite in Manchester