Structured Cabling Data Engineer

NG Bailey
Plymouth
1 month ago
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Structured Cabling Data Engineer Plymouth (On Site) Permanent Summary NG Bailey IT Services are currently recruiting a Structured Cabling Data Engineer / Managed Services Engineer who will be responsible for the installation and fault finding of Structured and Voice Cabling systems and are delivered within NG Bailey’s clients Service Level Agreements (SLA). The Data Engineer will have experience of the installation and fault finding of Structured and Voice Cabling systems and preferably hold the CNCI (Certified Network Cable Installer) qualification. You will be responsible for responding to any of our managed service contract break fix requests as per the contract SLA's. It will be desirable to have experience as a service engineer of Electronic IP Security Systems. This position is working across military sites, therefore Security Clearance is required and is a condition of employment. NG Bailey will support with this application if you are eligible. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Cost / stock awareness: Ensure material control and maintain records of deliveries and project stock Weekly Reviews: Ensure provision of timely and accurate internal and customer project reporting (timesheets, mileage returns, daily reports, completion certificates) Technical: Ensure Service and Projects installation meets internal and client specifications and statutory requirements Completing red line drawings (desirable) Electrical experience (desirable) Willing to be part of an on-call rota Willing to travel and work away from Home Location in the UK and Overseas Willingness to undergo Security Clearance - Mandatory What we are looking for: Knowledge of MoD standards Evident experience working within ‘Live’ Customer sites Evident experience of the installation of Structured and Voice Cabling Systems Fully conversant with the setup and operation of Fluke Analysers The ability to locate and rectify faults on structured cabling systems Ability to work from construction drawings Demonstrate the ability to interface with customers with a professional and informative approach Qualifications Required Driving Licence (E) Security Clearance (A) UKATA (CAT A) Asbestos Awareness (A) CSCS/ ECS Card in appropriate trade (A) Manual Handling (A) Working at Height (A) Working on Ladders/ stepladders (A) IOSH Working Safely (A) PASMA/IPAF (A) Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI) Accreditation (A) LI-DB1 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. LI-LP1c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

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