Secure Data Cabling Engineer for Defence Infrastructure

DXC Technology Inc.; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is recruiting a Data Cabling Engineer to join our Yeovil team, working onsite on a secure client environment within the MOD estate. You will install, test and maintain structured cabling and containment, using drawings and schedules to drive fault investigations and remedial works.

The role demands experience with Cat6/Cat6A and fibre installations, a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service, and a willingness to work occasional out-of-hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in data/structured cabling.
• Knowledge of JSP 604 cabling practices.
• SSSTC certification.
• CNCI or City & Guilds cabling qualification.
• IPAF 3a/3b certification.
• PASMA certification.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience using Fluke Versiv copper and fibre testing equipment.
• Experience working from technical drawings and cabling documentation.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Installing, terminating and testing Cat6/Cat6A copper cabling.
• Installing, terminating and testing single-mode and multimode fibre optic cabling, both internally and externally.
• Installing a range of cable containment systems, including: Cable basket and tray Metal and plastic trunking Conduit Installing wireless access points and networking hardware.
• Working from cabling drawings, patching schedules, risk assessments and method statements.
• Carrying out structured cabling fault investigation, diagnostics and repair.
• Undertaking remedial cabling works where required.
• Using Fluke Versiv copper and fibre test equipment to carry out testing and certification.
• Working in accordance with all company and customer Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Supporting works across the Yeovil site and wider MOD estate.
• Undertaking some out-of-hours work, with occasional overnight stays potentially required.

Skills

Structured cabling

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Customer service

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Technical drawings

Testing equipment operation

Education

SSSTC certification

CNCI or City & Guilds cabling qualification

IPAF 3a/3b certification

PASMA certification

Asbestos Awareness

ECS or CSCS card

UK driving licence

Tools

Fluke Versiv testing equipment

Job description

DXC Technology is recruiting a Data Cabling Engineer to join our Yeovil team, working onsite on a secure client environment within the MOD estate. You will install, test and maintain structured cabling and containment, using drawings and schedules to drive fault investigations and remedial works.

The role demands experience with Cat6/Cat6A and fibre installations, a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service, and a willingness to work occasional out-of-hours.