Data & Fibre Cabling Engineer
About the company
Datanet Installation Services UK Ltd is looking for a skilled Data & Fibre Cabling Engineer to join our team.
With more than 20 years of experience delivering data cabling and telecommunications projects across the UK and overseas, we offer the opportunity to work on varied installations, develop specialist skills and take pride in delivering high-quality work for our customers.
Your tasks
Work on varied projects. Develop your fibre expertise. Build your future with Datanet.
This is a hands-on installation role for someone who enjoys practical work, working as part of a team and seeing projects through to completion. It is not an IT support or desk-based role.
The role: What you'll be doing
You'll be part of our installation team, delivering data and fibre cabling projects primarily across the South of England, with travel further afield when required.
Your work will include
- Installing single-mode, multi-mode and blown fibre optic systems.
- Installing, terminating and testing CAT6 and CAT6A structured copper cabling.
- Testing fibre installations to ensure quality and performance.
- Installing cable containment, including trunking, basket, conduit and tray.
- Interpreting site drawings and following technical specifications and customer instructions.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Completing security clearance procedures for specific contracts where required.
Requirements
Are you an experienced Data Cabling Engineer with strong fibre installation skills? Join an established telecommunications specialist offering varied UK and overseas projects, ongoing training and attractive performance bonuses.
We're interested in an engineer with a strong practical background in data cabling and, in particular, fibre optic installations.
You'll ideally have
- Full UK driving licence
- Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) and Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
- Proven experience in data cabling installation, with strong fibre installation skills.
- Practical knowledge of single-mode, multi-mode and blown fibre systems.
- Experience installing, terminating and testing structured copper cabling.
- Experience with cable containment and interpreting site drawings.
- A professional, reliable and quality-focused approach.
- The ability to work independently when required and contribute effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel and stay away from home when projects require it.
- An interest in technology and a willingness to develop your skills further.
Other suitable skills and experience may include:
- Fibre Installation Engineer
- Fibre Optic Technician
- Fibre Engineer
- Structured Cabling Engineer
- Data Cabling Engineer
- Cable Installer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Network Infrastructure Engineer
- LAN Technician
- Data Cable Engineer
What we offer
We recognise the importance of our engineers and aim to provide opportunities to develop skills, gain experience and progress professionally.
Our benefits include
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Annual bonus.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Ongoing training and development, including courses such as IPAF, Confined Spaces, ECS and other relevant qualifications.
- Pension scheme.
- Sick pay.
- Company events.
- Provision of a company van.
How to apply
Ready for your next opportunity? If you have the practical experience, fibre installation skills and enthusiasm we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing further information about tailoring your application and submitting a cover letter or supporting documents.
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Finchampstead, Berkshire, RG40
- Full-time, permanent
- Competitive salary dependent on experience, plus annual bonus
Travel and working arrangements You'll need to be comfortable working on different sites and adapting to the requirements of each project. Working away from home may occasionally be necessary, although overnight stays are kept to a minimum where possible. This will include travel expenses, overnight accommodation and any applicable travel allowances.
Please note:Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Candidates must be able to commute to our Finchampstead offices. Strictly no recruitment agencies.?*??????