Installation Technician

GS Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GS Group is seeking a hands-on Structured Cabling / Install Technician to join a specialist technical delivery team. You will work across commercial buildings, installing and supporting copper and fibre cabling, CCTV, AV and IoT devices within integrated technology environments.

The role offers varied exposure to building technologies, with training opportunities across multiple disciplines and a focus on safe, high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience within structured cabling, telecommunications or ICT infrastructure installation.
• Good practical knowledge of copper and fibre optic cabling systems.
• Experience terminating, testing and fault-finding on network cabling installations.
• Understanding of basic network infrastructure and connectivity principles.
• Familiarity with CCTV, access control, AV, IoT and wired or wireless networks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and follow installation specifications.
• Valid ECS or CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant industry qualification, such as CNCI, CNIT, BICSI Installer Level 2/3 or an equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the installation, termination, testing and certification of structured copper and fibre optic cabling.
• Work with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and fibre optic infrastructure, including both single-mode and multimode systems.
• Install and configure associated infrastructure, including network cabinets, equipment racks, patch panels and connectivity hardware.
• Undertake installation of network-connected devices such as wireless access points, CCTV cameras, access control equipment, AV devices and IoT sensors.
• Install cable containment and support systems, including basket, tray, conduit, trunking and associated fixings.
• Assist with the deployment and connection of network equipment, switches, routers, controllers and other ICT hardware.
• Carry out cable testing, identification, labelling and fault diagnosis, ensuring installations meet the required standards.
• Support equipment upgrades, system alterations, maintenance and remedial works.
• Read and work from technical drawings, installation schedules and project documentation.
• Record completed works, test results and installation information accurately.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors and project teams to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, site safety and professional conduct.

Skills

Structured cabling

Copper wiring

Fibre optics

Network hardware

CCTV installation

Access control systems

AV systems

IoT devices

Cable fault finding

Technical drawings reading

Education

CNCI

CNIT

BICSI Installer Level 2/3

Tools

Cable testing tools

Installation certification tools

Job description

Structured Cabling / Install Technician to join a specialist technical delivery team working across commercial buildings and complex technology environments.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone with a solid background in copper and fibre installation who is looking to expand their experience across a wider range of building technologies.

You will work on the deployment, installation and ongoing support of integrated technology infrastructure, covering everything from structured cabling and network hardware through to security, AV and connected building systems.

The role offers exposure to a varied technical environment, with opportunities to develop additional skills through training and practical experience across multiple technology disciplines.

Key Duties

• Carry out the installation, termination, testing and certification of structured copper and fibre optic cabling.
• Work with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and fibre optic infrastructure, including both single-mode and multimode systems.
• Install and configure associated infrastructure, including network cabinets, equipment racks, patch panels and connectivity hardware.
• Undertake installation of network-connected devices such as wireless access points, CCTV cameras, access control equipment, AV devices and IoT sensors.
• Install cable containment and support systems, including basket, tray, conduit, trunking and associated fixings.
• Assist with the deployment and connection of network equipment, switches, routers, controllers and other ICT hardware.
• Carry out cable testing, identification, labelling and fault diagnosis, ensuring installations meet the required standards.
• Support equipment upgrades, system alterations, maintenance and remedial works.
• Read and work from technical drawings, installation schedules and project documentation.
• Record completed works, test results and installation information accurately.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors and project teams to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, site safety and professional conduct.
• Previous hands-on experience within structured cabling, telecommunications or ICT infrastructure installation.
• Good practical knowledge of copper and fibre optic cabling systems.
• Experience terminating, testing and fault-finding on network cabling installations.
• Understanding of basic network infrastructure and connectivity principles.
• Familiarity with technologies such as CCTV, access control, AV, IoT and wired or wireless networks.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and follow installation specifications.
• Valid ECS or CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant industry qualification, such as CNet CNCI, CNIT, BICSI Installer Level 2/3 or an equivalent certification.