Data Cabling Engineer/ Data Comms Engineer

Installation Technology
London, GB
On-site

Job Description

Installation Technology (IT) have been providing network solutions for over 30 years. We work with some of the biggest organisations in education, healthcare and transport. We are looking for hands-on and experienced Cabling/Telecom Engineers in an ever expanding team. The role will primarily be based in clients' sites around London. Experienced engineers will be responsible for carrying out surveys, data cable installs including racks & cabinets. They must also be comfortable working across hospital and railway environment and must have a valid CSCS/ECS. There is potential for growth and an opportunity to earn more depending on performance after the initial 6 month.

Those who apply for this role must have the following skills and abilities.

  • A background in structured cabling.
  • A minimum of 2 years field engineering experience in both Cat 5/5e/6/6a & fibre installation, terminating and testing.
  • 1-2 years experience in containment, racks, and cabinets.
  • Knowledge & experience setting up and using a Fluke DSX 5000 tester or Lantek III.
  • Be able to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Good communicator.
  • Be flexible to work nights (engineering hours) and weekends.
  • Should be willing to be CRB or DBS checked.
  • ECS/CSCS.

Desirable skills and abilities:

  • Knowledge & experience with the installation, termination and troubleshooting of telephony cabling
  • Supervisory skills and experience
  • Sentinel with ICI
  • Full UK driving licence

Company Benefits Include

  • Overtime and weekend work available
  • Full time employment with 20 days paid leave + 8 bank holidays a year
  • Company uniform, PPE & tools provided
  • Shift Allowance and Travel Allowance if applicable
  • Company phone

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Experience:

  • Containment (CMS) installation: 3 years (required)
  • Penetration Firestopping: 1 year (preferred)
  • Structured Cabling: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • UK Driving Licence (preferred)
  • CSCS/ECS card (required)

Work Location: In person

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Structured cablingCat 5/5e/6/6aFibre installationTerminating and testingContainmentRacksCabinetsFluke dsx 5000 testerLantek iiiTelephony cablingSupervisory skillsSentinel with iciUk driving licenceCscs/ecs cardTeamworkIndependenceMotivationCommunicationFlexibilityCrb or dbs checkCscsEcsNetwork solutionsEducationHealthcareTransport

Salary

£28,000 - £32,000

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

5/4/2026

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