At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to install and maintain cutting-edge data cabling solutions.
- Company: Entrust IT, a forward-thinking tech company in Bedford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private health insurance, and 22 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in structured cabling and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Data Cabling Engineer to join our growing team in Bedford and play a key role in supporting the delivery of a range of building infrastructure projects. At Entrust IT, we deliver innovative structured cabling, electrical, WiFi, CCTV and access control systems. Our Projects team manages a wide range of installations and upgrades, and we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping projects running smoothly.
As a Data Cabling Engineer, you will be an integral part in contributing towards our ongoing success and prized reputation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge, who can demonstrate their skills within a forward-thinking and diverse organisation. As part of a team, you will contribute to the success of ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish; and are completed on schedule, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. You should be a team player with strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn new skills. If you have experience leading a small crew to ensure safe working and good quality, then that is an advantage.
Key Responsibilities of the Data Cabling Engineer:
- Carry out a range of infrastructure works in a variety of environments within a team.
- Install a variety of structured cabling solutions including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Fibre Optic, Blown Fibre and Voice and panel patching.
- Fault finding, testing and termination using DSX and/or DTX.
- Fibre cutting and splicing; including pig tails, hot and cold cure termination, fluke testing.
- Containment installation including trunking, conduit, tray and basket work.
- Become conversant with all aspects of infrastructure installation works; and achieve and maintain any necessary qualifications.
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience as a Data Cabling Engineer (structured cabling) or equivalent.
- Good communication skills.
- Self-motivation, able to work as part of a team.
- Organised, with attention to detail.
- Able to take instructions and a desire to learn new skills.
- Flexible working attitude.
- Willingness to travel.
- Full/Clean UK Driving Licence.
- GCSE Grade A* to C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- SSSTS Card (or equivalent).
- ECS Card or equivalent (or able to obtain one successfully).
- DBS Checked (Enhanced) (or able to complete one successfully).
Desirable:
- Experience in Fibre Optic Splicing, Termination and Testing.
- IPAF Licence.
- PASMA Licence.
- Experience in crew supervision and toolbox talks is valued.
Why Join Us?
- A competitive salary of £32-40K depending on technical and crew supervision experience.
- Working day will be 9.5 hours (including an assumed 1 hour travelling time each way to/from site).
- 22 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Private health insurance after completing probation.
What’s next?
If you’re ready for the next step in your Data Cabling career, please click apply now and send your CV for consideration.
