Telecommunications Engineer
Structured Cabling Engineer (Data & Fibre)
Levels Available : Level 1, 2, or 3 (based on experience)
Location : UK-wide (travel required)
Hours : 07:30–16:30, 40 hours/week
Salary : £33,000–£38,000 (depending on experience)
Contract Type : Permanent Holiday : 22 days + bank holidays
The Role
Seeking dependable, enthusiastic engineers to join a growing delivery team. You'll work on internal and external copper and fibre cabling installations , deploying containment systems and maintaining high standards across varied environments—offices, manufacturing plants, construction sites, and data centres.
Responsibilities
Level 1
- Install, terminate, and test Cat6/Cat6a and fibre cabling
- Deploy containment (conduit, trunking, tray, basket)
- Diagnose faults in structured cabling systems
- Install Wi-Fi access points, UPS units, and AV equipment
- Follow safety protocols and complete documentation
Level 2/3 (Senior)
- Create/manage risk assessments and method statements
- Oversee project delivery and deadlines
- Conduct site surveys and produce technical documentation
- Liaise with clients and manage updates
- Recommend solutions and support change control
Requirements
Essential
- CSCS/ECS site card
- Full UK driving licence
- IPAF/PASMA training
- Strong understanding of structured cabling (data & fibre)
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Good communication and customer-facing skills
- Flexible, organised, and detail-oriented
Desirable
- SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- 3+ years’ experience in structured cabling
- CNET CNCI qualification
- Experience in defence, manufacturing, or data centre environments
- Knowledge of JSP453 and TEMPEST/Security regulations
Benefits
- Company vehicle
- Workplace pension (4% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- 24/7 GP access
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye test & glasses contribution
- Flu vaccinations
- Ongoing training & career progression
- Company
- Digital Waffle
- Location
- Derby, Derbyshire, UK
- Posted
- Company
- Digital Waffle
- Location
- Derby, Derbyshire, UK
- Posted