Data Centre Engineer – Field
Location: London (Within M25)
Salary: £35,000 - £39,500 + 5k (Company Van & Fuel Card)
Permanent
Job Purpose
The post holder will carry out the installation, termination and testing of Structured Cabling systems & IP Electronic Security Installations as well as containment systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
To carry out on site, the day-to-day duties of projects. This will include, but not be limited to:
* The installation, termination, testing, fault finding, patching of all Copper and Fibre Optic Structured Cabling (SCS).
* Liaising with clients to resolve any issues from an install perspective.
* Taking responsibility for the quality and productivity against programme of the installs undertaken.
* Installation of containment for SCS & Security Systems.
* Material control, maintaining records of deliveries and project stock.
* Updating drawings and schedules as required.
* Maintaining daily site records and reports.
* Adhering to company safety policies and HSE requirements.
* Ensuring all works comply with company, client, and manufacturer quality standards.
* Ensuring timely completion of all required documentation, e.g. time sheets, vehicle summaries, daily site reports, etc.
Skills and Behaviours
* GCSE Level – including Maths & English.
* NVQ Level 3/equivalent or above in Structured (Data) Cabling or IT Networking.
* IPAF appropriate to title, CSCS card, and PASMA (an advantage) or IPAF (an advantage).
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the installation, termination, and testing of Structured Cabling Systems (Data, Fibre & Voice) – accredited experience with leading manufacturer brands such as Corning, Commscope, Panduit, Brand Rex, Excel, or equivalent.
* Fully conversant with the setup and operation of the latest Fluke Analysers.
* Ability to locate and rectify faults on structured cabling systems.
* Security background checks (DBS / PES).
* Ability to work from construction drawings.
* Able to work with minimum supervision.
* ‘Can do’ attitude.
* Customer-facing, polite, and informative.
* Team member and team player.
* Full driving licence essential.
* Willingness to travel.
Preferred
* Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI).
* Certified Network Infrastructure Design Professional (CNIDP®).
* Certified Network Infrastructure Technician (CNIT®).
* 1 years’ experience with Electronic IP Security Systems (preferred but not essential) – (CCTV, Access Control & Intruder Alarm).
Hours of Work
40 hours a week with a requirement to work overtime.