Field Engineer / Electrician
Type: Long-term rolling contract
Location: Northeast
Daily rate: £300-£350 per day, paid weekly in arrears
About The Role:
We are currently seeking experienced Field Engineers in the Bristol / London / North East areas to support critical infrastructure projects across high-profile data centre and telecommunications environments. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong electrical background and proven experience working within live data centres and exchange environments.
You’ll play a key role in delivering infrastructure installations, power works, and network hardware deployments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Rack installation and deployment activities
* Infrastructure installation including cable tray, conduit, and containment systems
* DC power installation up to 95mm CSA cable, including use of appropriate tooling
* Minor AC installation works including commando sockets
* Router and server installation within live environments
* Cat6 and fibre installation activities
* Basic router and switch commissioning
* Conducting power surveys to assess load and capacity requirements
* Supporting transmission testing activities where required (BERT, RFC, Y.1564 desirable)
* Working within operational data centre and telecoms environments while adhering to strict safety procedures
Essential Experience & Skills
* Strong background working within data centres and critical environments
* Previous experience within VMO2 Data Centres and BT Exchanges highly desirable
* Good understanding of DC power systems and structured cabling
* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project delivery team
* Strong awareness of health & safety and electrical compliance standards
Required Certifications
* Gold Card standard electrical qualifications
* Level 3 Test & Inspect qualification
* TEL001 DC Electrical Safety
* Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
* Manual Handling
* Ladder Safety
* Asbestos Awareness
* BPSS eligibility (to be processed upon successful acceptance)
Desirable Experience
* Transmission testing experience including BERT, RFC, and Y.1564
* Previous work within telecoms exchange environments
* Experience supporting critical network infrastructure deployments