Lead Structured Cabling Engineer

DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced data cabling engineer based in North West England on behalf of a national telecoms and security services provider.

This company ranges from multi-national companies to local businesses throughout the UK and some parts of Europe. Their goal is to simply enable the best use of IT within businesses.

Vacancies: 1

Immediate start available.

Salary and Benefits

£28,000-30,000 per annum DOE and qualification.

Overtime available OOH and weekends on occasion, if required.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, 13 weeks on contract leading to a permanent placement.

Job Role & Skills

This role will involve structural cabling systems, physical network infrastructure, the installation and testing of copper and fibre. Amongst other responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Data cabling installation - predominantly excel 5e-8
• Fibre optic installation
• Network and connection testing
• Being the meeting point between engineers on site and the project management teams whilst assisting with the cabling works themselves.

There is a real opportunity for progression here; this company would like to offer development from lead engineer into project management roles, for the right person. Training and support will be provided throughout.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a valid CSCS/ECS card
• Hold a valid IPAF licence
• A minimum of 7 years experience within the industry
• Have a valid driving licence and own transport
• Possess strong communication skills, so as to provide updates to Site / Project Managers as required via written and/or verbal communications
• Be analytical and adaptable, able to diagnose problems and advise suitable solutions
• Be able to use their industry experience and own intuition to lead installation teams to successful project completion.

SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Relevant references required prior to start to validate experience.

To discuss further, please call Melanie on (option 2). Alternatively, submit your cv to receive a call back.

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