Apprentice - Cabling Engineer
Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Key Responsibilities And Duties
* Installing new racks and cabling systems (copper Cat 6 and multimode fibre optic) according to specifications and industry standards. Decommissioning of redundant cabling systems and racks.
* Ensuring proper cable routing, organization, and termination to maintain a tidy and efficient data centre environment.
* Identifying and resolving issues with cabling infrastructure, including network connectivity problems.
* Conducting tests to ensure the quality and functionality of cabling systems and maintaining accurate documentation of the cabling infrastructure.
* Assisting with the installation and configuration of network equipment, including servers, switches, and other hardware. Decommissioning equipment when it is no longer in use.
* Monitoring the physical environment of the data centre, including temperature, airflow and power. Working with the Data Centre Engineering department to report issues and find solutions.
* Working with other Data Centre Engineers, contractors, and Network Engineers to ensure the smooth operation of the data centre.
* Adhering to safety regulations, industry standards, and company‑specific procedures.
Learning Skills And Qualifications
* Technical Knowledge: Previous experience is not required; desirable if you have started or completed relevant engineering or structured data cabling studies. What’s most important is a desire to develop a successful career within Data Centre Infrastructure Engineering.
* Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to assess and evaluate issues to diagnose and resolve problems related to cabling and network connectivity.
* Physical Dexterity: Passion for hands‑on engineering work, comfortable with hand and power tools, performing physical tasks, and working in confined spaces. Comfortable with manual handling, working at height, and long periods on feet.
* Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in cable installation, updating records and testing.
* Communication Skills: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members, project teams and data centre staff.
* Safety Awareness: Willing to prioritise safety in all tasks and work to best practice safety standards. Will attend Health and Safety related training courses regularly.
* Training: Willing to attend industry training courses throughout the apprenticeship and thereafter such as structured cabling, health and safety, electrical safety, confined spaces, etc. Long‑term opportunities to expand skill set by working with the Data Centre Engineering team that maintain electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
* Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; able to learn how to use other company software applications.
* General Attributes: Punctual, reliable, able to work effectively on own and with others, flexible can‑do attitude, focused on delivering objectives, self‑motivated, excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
* For Debden (Essex) and Dunstable (Bedfordshire) based roles, the Apprentice must be willing to travel between those sites on a regular basis, and need their own means of transportation.
Corporate Security Responsibility
* Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
* Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
* Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
* Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
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