Data Cabling Technician

CBRE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Cabling Technician to join its dynamic team in Birmingham. This role involves leading the installation of temporary IT services for live events, requiring excellent planning and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on health and safety, effective communication abilities, and a disciplined approach to work. As part of a supportive team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of services while maintaining a professional image. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity that combines technical skills with event management, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of event services and manage a team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Relevant Technical Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Data Cabling Technician

Job ID 217581

Posted 25-Apr-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Birmingham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 100,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Data Cabling Technician

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Cable Installer/Team Leader to join our team based in Birmingham.

Purpose of the Job

In this role you will work as a Team Leader within the Mains Services team installing all temporary IT services in preparation for live events and exhibitions around the National Exhibition Centre. Working in a dynamic environment you will have excellent Health and Safety awareness and be comfortable communicating with colleagues and customers, maintaining a professional approach. All services are required to be ‘pulled in’, tested, and ‘pulled out’ after each event or exhibition, to challenging timescales.

You will lead on the delivery of the event services, and you will be working as part of a wider team to ensure timely delivery of these services across the venue. Working in this team, you will also become familiar with the other areas of the Technical Events Team in preparation of the site for Events and Exhibitions.

This role will require a flexible approach and positive attitude. Including flexible shift patterns on an ‘Annualised Hours’ Contract.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning

a) You will be reliable and have excellent planning and organisational skills.

b) You will be able to work under pressure and challenging deadlines.

2. Financial

a) Document and report on asset condition including recommending upgrades and repairs.

b) Diligently manage the use of consumable stores items to prevent waste.

3. Administration

a) You will be able to ensure all tasks are documented in accordance with CBRE Managed

Services procedures and policies, with a combination of paper forms and electronic software.

b) Computer Literacy is essential as you will be trained to input records into site specific programs.

4. Compliance

a) Ensure all works are undertaken according to CBRE Managed Services policies and

procedures.

5. Health & Safety

a) Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are adhered to for all tasks carried out

and ensure safe working practices.

b) Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all

Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working

arrangements, as required.

6. General

a) Ensure a professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients and visitors;

and ensure excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted.

b) Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal

development and life-long-learning.

c) You may be required to carry out any additional tasks as requested by the Technical Events

Manager and Supervisors, including assisting other areas of the CBRE Managed Services

contract.

Skills and Experience (Desirable)

a) Excellent communication skills at all levels.

b) Organised and disciplined approach to work giving careful attention to detail.

c) Computer literate – Word, Excel, Outlook.

d) Fork-Lift Driving Licence

Accountabilities

a) Accountable to the Technical Events Team Supervisor.