Job Description – Data Cabling Engineer

Ideally located in the Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire Counties

Reports to: Service Delivery Manager

Job Purpose

Due to the continued growth of contracts with clients such as Retail, Education, Commercial and Government an opportunity has arisen for an experienced data cabling engineer to join a knowledgeable and friendly engineering team. The appointed candidate will be responsible for all aspects of structured cabling data installations and associated services. Must be fully conversant with industry standards of all aspects of data cabling installation. Must be fully conversant with testing of installations using the Fluke DSX series testers. Must be able to support where required, fault finding and fixing in the event of test failures. Ability to read drawings and understand job packs issued detailing works to be undertaken. Preferably fibre conversant also aligned to the aforementioned copper elements as described.

Duties and Responsibilities

• On site installation, testing and termination of Cat 5e, 6 & 6a copper cabling & associated containment.
• On site installation, testing and termination of fibre optic cabling and associated containment. Containment installation skills to include: Steel wire cable tray, metal conduit, plastic conduit, and plastic trunking
• Fault finding and rectification of issues on site, including proactive liaison with colleagues to find a solution.
• A team player who works well with others and supports lead engineers in delivering success. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Service Delivery Manager or Project Managers

KPIs and Measures

• Ensure 100% of assigned work is completed in the time scales provided as part of a team.
• Ensure communication with the site supervisor/site manager and project manager on an
• ongoing basis regarding each project.
• Prepare Personal Development Plan before every review meeting.

Qualifications/Experience

• Will have over 3 years’ experience working in a similar environment.
• Will have the ability to read architectural drawings.
• Will have experience in installation of cat 5e, 6, 6a and fibre cabling.
• Will have the ability to prepare quantities from specifications and drawings.
• An excellent understanding of health and safety practice
• Experienced in the setting up, use and understanding of the results from a Fluke
• DSX8000/5000 or similar test equipment.
• Experienced at the safe and correct use of ladders and other access equipment.
• Experienced at the correct and safe use of power tools.
• Hold a ECS skills card, designating their trade.
• CNCI Copper & Fibre qualified is a preference.
• PASMA/IPAF Certified is a preference
• Asbestos Certificate
• Manual Handling trained
• English Language (written and verbal) and mathematics to a GCSE level or equivalent. Should be able to demonstrate good communication skills, written, over the phone and face to face.
• No criminal record
• Candidate must have a full clean driving license.

Compliance

As part of the company’s compliance to The Health & Safety at Work Etc Act 1974, ISO9001 for Quality and ISO14001 for Environmental, there are several key objectives that are issued each year upon management review that we expect all staff to work towards in order for the company to meet these objectives and include but are not limited to:

• Compliance to all legislative and British Standard requirements
• Compliance to associated accreditation bodies schemes from NSI, BAFE, LPCB, FIA and others as required.
• To maximise customer satisfaction with the services provided by the company
• Working to reduce, renew & recycle any waste on and off our sites including our of offices
• Experienced in the setting up, use and understanding of the results from a Fluke DSX8/5000 or similar test equipment offices
• To protect the environment and ensure use of toxic materials is avoided where possible.
• Staff will work to a best safe practice and ensure that their actions do not cause harm unto themselves or others.
• Staff will not tamper with any issued PPE or plant machinery that it may cause harm unto themselves or others.

Working Conditions

The typical working environment will be at customer sites, including building sites, retail shops, outdoor sites, Education and NHS Sites, The role requires that the candidate will be available to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on request, some projects do go further afield so flexibility is required, as well as being able to stay away from home for projects.

Physical requirements

The job requires that the engineer is able to lift and move equipment from floor to desk regularly. Occasionally you may be required to travel long journeys to complete customer support, installation or project tasks.

Company Benefits

Company Van (Depending on location or will be picked up/dropped off Etc)

Company pension (After probation period)

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Fuel card