Network Installation Engineer – Full Time – Bristol

Catering; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIA is recruiting a hands-on Network Installation Engineer for a 6-month contract in Bristol. This is a fully site-based role requiring strong cabling experience and a commitment to quality workmanship and safe working practices.

You will join an installation team delivering network infrastructure projects, performing fibre and copper cabling, testing, patching switches and recording QA documentation on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Experience terminating fibre optic cables (cold cure and splicing).
• Copper cabling experience (Cat5e/Cat6).
• Experience testing copper and fibre with Fluke testers.
• Knowledge of current network installation practices.
• Experience supervising staff in customer environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install network cabinets, containment and Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A cabling.
• Terminate, test and label copper and fibre cabling.
• Install and patch network switches.
• Install fibre optic cabling via internal, pit and duct routes.
• Fibre termination, patching, testing and troubleshooting.
• Use OTDR equipment for fibre testing and fault finding.
• Complete QA documentation and daily shift reports.
• Follow RAMS and site procedures while maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Fibre optic termination

Copper cabling (Cat5e/Cat6)

Fluke testing

Network installation practices

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Fluke testers

OTDR

Job description

Network Installation Engineer

Bristol | On-site | Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours
Up to £180 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.

Salary: £150 – £180/day Outside IR35

Job Type: Contract

Location: Bristol