Data Cabling Engineer

Data Cabling Engineer / Bedford / Full Time / Up to £40K & Benefits
We’re looking for an experienced Data Cabling Engineer to join our growing team in Bedford and play a key role in supporting the delivery of a range building infrastructure projects.
At entrust IT, we deliver innovative structured cabling, electrical, WiFi, CCTV and access control systems. Our Projects team manages a wide range of installations and upgrades, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping projects running smoothly.
As a Data Cabling Engineer you will be an integral part in contributing towards our ongoing success and prized reputation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, who can demonstrate their skills within a forward thinking and diverse organisation.
As part of a team, you will contribute to the success of ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish; and are completed on schedule, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. You should be a team player with strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn new skills.
If you have experience leading a small crew to ensure safe working and good quality, then that’s an advantage.
Key Responsibilities of the Data Cabling Engineer:
* Carry out a range of infrastructure works in a variety of environments within a team
* To install of a variety of structured cabling solutions including; Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Fibre
* Optic, Blown Fibre and Voice and panel patching
* Fault Finding, testing and termination using DSX and/or DTX
* Fibre cutting and splicing; including pig tails, hot and cold cure termination, fluke testing
* Containment installation including trunking, conduit, tray and basket work
* To become conversant with all aspects of infrastructure installation works; and achieve and maintain any necessary qualifications
What You’ll Bring:
Essential
* Proven experience as a Data Cabling Engineer (structured cabling) or equivalent
* Good communication skills
* Self-motivation, able to work as part of a team
* Organised, with attention to detail
* Able to take instructions and a desire to learn new skills
* Flexible working attitude
* Willingness to travel
* Full/Clean UK Driving Licence
* GCSE Grade A* to C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
* SSSTS Card (or equivalent)
* ECS Card or equivalent (or able to obtain one successfully)
* DBS Checked (Enhanced) (or able to complete one successfully)
Desirable
* Experience in Fibre Optic Splicing, Termination and Testing
* IPAF Licence
* PASMA Licence
* Experience in crew supervision and toolbox talks is valued
Why Join Us?
* A competitive salary of £32-40K depending technical and crew supervision experience
* Working day will be 9.5 hours (including an assumed 1 hours travelling time each way to/from site)
* 22 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Private health insurance after completing probation
What’s next?
If you’re ready for the next step in your Data Cabling career, please click apply now and send your CV for consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed