Overview
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team, responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of copper caballing and containment systems across the Electranet portfolio.
This role involves installing structured cabling, including UTP, STP, FTP, general common cables, single-mode, and multi-mode fibre cables, along with all necessary containment and connection units. Additionally, you will be tasked with installing earthing and bonding cables and fitting out enclosures with structured cable termination equipment such as connection units, hubs, switches, routers, and patch panels.
Responsibilities
* Competent in the structured cabling installation of Cat5E UTP/STP, Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP within the above premises.
* Terminate and test cables within patch panels and data outlets.
* Trace and fault-find data cables within premises.
* Test data cabling using Fluke DSX data tester.
* Patch data cabinets as per client’s spreadsheets.
* Fibre Cabling: Competent in the fibre cabling installation of multimode and singlemode fibre cables within the above premises.
* Terminate fibre cables within fibre panels/fibre boxes using fibre splicer or hot cured/crimp terminations.
* Trace and fault-find fibre within premises using OTDR.
* Test fibre cabling using Fluke DSX Multimode/Singlemode tester.
* Voice Cabling: Competent in the voice cabling installation of multimode voice cabling within the above premises.
* Terminate/jumper voice cabling within 237A Krone strips.
* Trace and fault-find voice cables within premises.
* Test voice cabling using Fluke DTX & DSX data tester.
* Data Cabinet, containment and general: Competent in the installation of floor mounted and wall mounted data cabinets/racks within comms rooms.
* Install cable tray, basket tray, PVC and metal trunking, PVC and metal conduit and cable matting within the above premises.
* Understand patching requirements within the above premises.
* Knowledge of structured cabling systems from Commscope, Brand-Rex, Excel, Panduit, Nexans & Connectix cabling products.
Qualifications and Skills
* Customer focused with proactive approach
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
* Commitment to safety and Health & Safety regulations
* ECS Grade Card equivalent to one of: Cabling Systems; The BTEC Level 3 NVQ for IT and Telecoms Professionals or equivalent; The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals or equivalent; C&G 4520 Level 3 NVQ in ICT Professional Competence
* Provide appropriate and correct site information
* Ability to complete tasks within project timescales
* Ability to identify issues or risks requiring escalation to the project manager
* Full clean driving license
About Electranet
Capita Public Services are delivering services and solutions that keep the UK government and local councils running and improving services to the public during uncertain times.
Our teams use technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. From the national telecommunications network for smart meters and the UK’s employee autoenrollment scheme for The Pensions Regulator, to the gas certification scheme and London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone, we’re improving outcomes for the UK.
Electranet is a security-based cabling company that provides high security data tools and managed communications to a range of defence, government, and private organisations. Products are sold to end users directly and also through built and communication infrastructure companies
What’s in it for you?
* 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks … and plenty more
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
* Opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
* Access to our Employee Network Groups, representing every strand of diversity
Next steps
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format, or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
Location: Glasgow - Sandpiper Way, United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
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