Data Cable Engineer

Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Data Cable Engineer!

Job Overview: This role involves delivering hands-on technical support within data centres and corporate environments, focusing on the installation, termination, testing, and maintenance of structured cabling systems. The technician is expected to have industry experience and be fully competent with fibre optic and copper cabling solutions, including the use of Fluke testing equipment for diagnostics and certification.

Rate £19.34/Hr through UMB
£14.90/Hr through basic PAYE
£16.92/Hr through Premium PAYE

Location: Reading
Contract: 6 months contract
Timings: Monday - Friday working hours 07:00 - 19:00

Job Description

• Must be very familiar with working in a Data Centre and Corporate environment.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience, within the structured cabling industry.
• Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions
• Capable of installing, Terminating & Testing Fibre Optic cables
• Experienced in the use of Fluke test equipment and fault diagnosis.
• Must have Health & Safety Training (CSCS or ECS or local/country specific H&S qualification) which is affiliated to the Construction Industry Training Board.
• At least 3 industry or manufacturer's installation accreditations ie Commscope, Corning, Panduit or other leading brand.
• Have completed an Industry recognised Structured cabling and Fibre Optic Training Course, ie CNET CNIT, BICSI Engineer, BICSI Technician, City & Guilds or equivalent accreditation (B-TEC).
• IPAF and/or PASMA Training preferred (or local/country specific powered access equipment qualification)
• Experience in installation of cable pathways (Basket trays/trunking/fibre runner)
• Ability to understand and follow patching schedule/cut sheet.
• Experience in installing power and data connection cables within server & networking racks.
• Experience in rack and stack of active network hardware, Switches, Routers & Servers
• Ability to follow instructions and provide on-site support to remote network and systems administrators.
• Apply basic IP Addressing under instructions/directions.
• Experience of installing and configuring UPS systems desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and professional attitude with experience of speaking to all levels of stakeholder.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and (fly) overseas to carry out project work as part of a team.
• Night/shift work/weekend work may be required on a project-by-project basis.
• Flexible hours

Additional InformationInterview Process: Once the profile gets shortlisted, then interview will be conducted

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