Network Installation Engineer

Tria Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BPSS clearance

Job summary

TRIA are recruiting a Network Installation Engineer in Bristol for a 6-month contract. It is a fully site-based role, performing cabling, terminations and patching, with a focus on quality workmanship and safety. 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, on-site.

BPSS clearance is required. The role involves installing cabinets, copper and fibre cabling, testing with Fluke, and using OTDR equipment to fault-find.

Qualifications

• Proven experience terminating fibre optic cables, including cold cure and splicing.
• Strong copper cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6.
• Experience testing copper and fibre using Fluke testers.
• Good knowledge of current network installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Installing network cabinets, containment and cabling.
• Terminating, testing and labelling copper and fibre cabling.
• Installing and patching network switches.
• Installing fibre via internal routes and testing/troubleshooting.
• Using OTDR equipment for fibre testing and fault finding.
• Completing QA documentation and daily shift reports.

Skills

Fibre optic termination

Copper cabling

Fluke testers

Team supervision

Communication skills

Tools

OTDR equipment

Job description

Network Installation Engineer

Bristol | On-site | Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours
Up to £150 per day | Outside IR35 | 6-month contract
BPSS Clearance Required

TRIA are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Network Installation Engineer for a 6-month contract in Bristol. This is a fully site-based role for a hands‑on engineer with strong cabling experience and a commitment to quality workmanship and safe working practices.

The Role

You’ll join an installation team delivering network infrastructure projects, with responsibility for:

• Installing network cabinets, containment and Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A cabling.
• Terminating, testing and labelling copper and fibre cabling.
• Installing and patching network Switches.
• Installing fibre optic cabling via internal, pit and duct routes.
• Fibre termination, patching, testing and troubleshooting.
• Using OTDR equipment for fibre testing and fault finding.
• Completing QA documentation and daily shift reports.
• Working to project plans, RAMS and site procedures while maintaining a safe and tidy environment.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience terminating fibre optic cables, including cold cure and splicing.
• Strong copper cabling experience, including Cat5e/Cat6.
• Experience testing copper and fibre using Fluke testers.
• Good knowledge of current network installation practices.
• Experience working to high standards within a close team.
• Previous experience supervising or supporting staff in a customer environment.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Steel and PVC containment installation experience.
• OTDR testing experience.
• IPAF, PASMA or Confined Space certification.
• ECS Card, Asbestos Awareness or First Aid.
• Full UK driving licence.

You’ll be a practical, proactive and reliable engineer with excellent attention to detail, comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and committed to health & safety.

BPSS clearance is required.