Assistant Data Engineer (Cabling)

N G Bailey
London
1 week ago
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14 February 2025

Permanent

London and the Home Counties – with travel to client site

Summary

We are looking for several Assistant Data Engineers (Cabling) to join our expanding team. In this role, you will be supported by a lead Senior Data Engineer as your team conducts surveys, installs copper and fibre cabling, containment, termination, testing, labelling, and documents structured cabling systems and related technologies (such as Wi-Fi Access Points and Smart Hands services, including racking, stacking equipment, and comms cab remediations). You will primarily work alongside a lead Senior Data Engineer in pairs and as part of a wider national team.

This is a terrific opportunity to start your career in the structured cabling field, where you will have the chance to work with a variety of technologies, including copper and fibre cabling, Wi-Fi Access Points, and Smart Hands services. Under the tutelage of the Senior Data Engineer, your team will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality installations and ensuring that the systems are rigorously tested and documented. As a junior engineer, you and your fellow Assistant Data Engineers and Apprentices will be responsible for conducting all Structured Cabling related tasks under the guidance of your Senior Data Engineer, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and adhering to industry standards.

Some of the key deliverables will include:

  1. Follow all NG Bailey Health and Safety procedures, processes as detailed on the Health and Safety Management system under the direction of the Lead Data Engineer. Ensure all safety training required for the role is in date.
  2. Ensure adherence to all NG Bailey’s policies, processes, and procedures.
  3. Ensure under direction, all works comply with NG Bailey IT Services (ITS) Company standards and meet/exceed client expectations, as well as the requirements to meet/exceed international standards and manufacturers installation guideline systems.
  4. Carry out all works as instructed safely to meet quality and productivity against programmes.
  5. To always portray a professional image and ensure the highest levels of customer service in line with NG Bailey values.
  6. Ensure timely completion of all required documentation, i.e., time sheets.

What we’re looking for:

  1. Able to work as part of a team and follow through instructions.
  2. Able to use initiative and apply a forward-thinking mindset.
  3. Proven ability to interface with customers with a professional and informative approach.
  4. Willing to travel and be flexible to meet the needs of our customers.
  5. Keen to learn with a positive, can-do attitude.

Please note:

  1. Security Clearance (will be conducted by NG Bailey vetting team when onboarding).
  2. Full UK Driving Licence.

It would be ideal if you had any of the following:

  1. Health and Safety Training such as First Aid at Work.
  2. ECS/CSCS Card.
  3. Working at Height.
  4. IPAF.

Benefits include:

  1. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days.
  2. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
  3. Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
  4. Private Medical Insurance.
  5. Life Assurance.
  6. Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
  7. Flexible benefits to choose from including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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