Trainee Telecom Cabling Technician

Mercury; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury is seeking a Trainee Data Technician in Dublin, Ireland, to support installation of cabling and fibre systems on construction projects. The role focuses on learning cable management, labelling, and understanding network drawings under supervision.

Ideal candidates are eager to develop a telecoms career, attentive to detail, reliable, and comfortable working in a construction setting. Mercury promotes equal opportunities and provides challenging opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with other team members.
• Strong interest in developing a career within the telecoms industry.
• Willing to learn and take instruction.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 copper cabling within containment systems including overhead cable tray / basket and conduit.
• Assist with the installation of fibre optic cabling within containment including overhead cable tray / basket and fibre management systems.
• Learn correct cable management techniques including bend radius, pulling tensions, cable dressing etc.
• Assist with the installation and dressing of fibre and copper cables within network cabinets and racks
• Learn fibreoptic handling, cleaning, inspection and connector care procedures
• Support the testing of fibre and copper cabling installation under the supervision of experienced technicians
• Develop an understanding of fibreoptic test equipment
• Assist with labelling of cables, network ports, network cabinets and racks
• Develop an understanding of network drawings, schematics, cable schedules and installation standards
• Develop an understanding of project handover documentation
• Develop an understanding of housekeeping standards
• Follow Health and Safety procedures
• Attend daily toolbox talks, whiteboard and other safety meetings
• Develop an understanding of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other site-specific working procedures
• Develop an understanding of the correct use of PPE including safety harnesses
• All other duties associated with the role

Skills

Clear communication

Willing to learn

Reliable and punctual

Attention to detail

Construction environment

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Hand tools

Job description

Mercury is seeking a Trainee Data Technician in Dublin, Ireland, to support installation of cabling and fibre systems on construction projects. The role focuses on learning cable management, labelling, and understanding network drawings under supervision.

Ideal candidates are eager to develop a telecoms career, attentive to detail, reliable, and comfortable working in a construction setting. Mercury promotes equal opportunities and provides challenging opportunities within a supportive team.