Job Description
Data Cabling Technician
Location Chandlers Ford
Established and trusted IT Managed Services companyhave an urgent requirement for a customer focused Data Cabling Technician to join their team based at their beautifully refurbished offices located perfectly in Chandlers Ford.
My client is an ISO accredited growing managed IT support company based in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire providing IT support, Cyber Security, VoIP and Cloud services to businesses across the South Coast and beyond.
The Role
My client is urgently seeking to appoint an experienced Data Cabling Technician
The position is ideally of a full time and permanent nature but all applications will be considered as there is plenty of flexibility.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of installing structured data cabling across various sites and scales and ideally would have worked in a similar role and gained at least 5 years of commercial experience. The role is hands-on, site-based, and focused on safe, high-quality installation to programme.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Installation of structured data cabling systems in commercial environments
* Fibre optic cabling including pulling, terminating, and testing (splicing advantageous)
* Setting up network cabinets, patch panels, and structured cabling systems
* Installing routers, switches, access points, and other network hardware
* Running cable pathways (trays, conduits, trunking) to compliance standards
* Diagnosing faults and performing repairs or re-terminations
* Integrating systems such as CCTV, access control, VoIP,IoT devices and door entry systems.
* Testing, labeling, and fault finding using Fluke or equivalent testers
* Working from technical drawings, schematics, and site specifications
* Working on offices, education buildings, laboratories, warehouses, and data centre projects
* Install and deliver data cabling works in line with drawings and scope
* Coordinate materials, tools, and access to avoid delays
* Liaise with site managers and client representatives
* Maintain high standards of workmanship and site housekeeping
* Follow all site Health & Safety procedures
* Attend site inductions and required training
* Identify and report hazards
* Ensure compliance for yourself and others on site
Skills and Experience
* 5 years proven experience as a data cabling engineer or structured cabling engineer
* Strong background in network cabling, telecoms, and low-voltage installations
* Own data cabling tools, testers, and full PPE
* Ability to work independently and as part of a site team
* Good understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA)
* Comfortable working on live construction sites
* Reliable, punctual, and professional on site
My client offers a competitive salary and benefits alongside a superb working environment within a friendly, professional and supportive team and there are excellent opportunitiesfor further development within the industry. Vendor accredited training will be available and subsidized in a variety of areas. The company is growing at a very fast rate and want their staff to grow with them.
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