Data Cabling Engineer

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in four specialist sectors: public service, enterprise, financial services, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect.  At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Description of Role

ROLE SUMMARY:

Our customer specialises in the design, build and operation of high integrity data centres, developed to provide optimum security and availability of services within anyone of its key data centre locations at Corsham and Farnborough. By joining our ‘Enterprise’ operational team as a Fibre and Copper Engineer you will be at the forefront in what we do, maintaining and installing critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close working team delivering outstanding service. This role is varied and includes Business as Usual works, (BAU), ICT and individual Projects all of kinds which relate to the installation, termination and testing of Fibre and Copper cabling systems, Adds, Moves & Changes, (AMC), Patching & Labelling, ICT blanking and specialist dc containment systems. 

As Cabling Engineer you will be responsible for:

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

   

  • Fibre cabling installations of multimode and single mode fibre within data halls / centres or similar environments.
  • Installation of Structured cabling Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP within data halls / centres or similar environments.
  •  Terminating and testing and labelling of cables within patch panels and data outlets.
  • Installation of floor mounted communication cabinets and server racks within data halls, ICT blanking and cable management tasks for hot and cold aisle containment operations.
  • Add, Moves and Changes – Perform cable moves and changes to existing systems as required.
  • Patching out of data & server cabinets as per client's spreadsheets, patching schedules and cabinet layouts ensuring that all Add/Moves/Changes (A/M/C) are approved, correctly recorded, labelled and reported correctly.
• Adhering to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

• SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

   

  • Ability to splice, terminate and label fibre cables efficiently and neatly within fibre panels/fibre boxes.
  • Competent in the use and operation of Fluke Multimode/Singlemode tester and or OTDR test equipment.
  • Competent in tracing and fault-finding data cables using Fluke test meters. Ability to test data cabling using Fluke data tester.
  • Ability to work safely and always follow Health & Safety requirements/regulations
  • Be able to work on own initiative and or as part of a team with strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to provide clear and concise documentation, written updates and reports
  • Time management and Quality focused to successfully complete tasks safely and to the highest standards within given timescales
  • Customer focussed individual with a proactive and flexible approach to working
  • A requirement for the role is SC Security Level Clearance check. Existing SC Clearance level and security checks advantageous however will be facilitated for the right candidate.

   

  COMPANY VALUES:  

    

  At North we embrace the following values:  

  • Know Your Craft: We strive for excellence in our work, continuously learning and adapting to stay at the forefront of our industry. 
  • Know Your Colleagues: We value collaboration, diversity, and mutual respect, fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are recognized and celebrated. 
  • Know Your Customers: We are dedicated to understanding and exceeding our customers' expectations, delivering products/services that make a positive impact on their lives. 
  • Know How to Connect: Building meaningful connections is at the core of our success. We value open communication, teamwork, and relationships that go beyond the surface. 

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.