Data Cabling Engineer

Data Cabling Engineer Birmingham (Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, QE, Heartlands, Coventry, Wolverhampton), On-site £25,000 – £35,000 + Overtime, No Sponsorship Available

VIQU have partnered with a well-established telecoms and infrastructure specialist delivering critical cabling and wireless solutions across healthcare environments. This organisation has a strong reputation for quality delivery across NHS sites, offering a mix of BAU and project work, with clear opportunities to progress into project-focused roles for ambitious engineers.

This is a hands-on role working across multiple hospital sites, installing and maintaining structured cabling and wireless infrastructure. You’ll be part of a team environment (no lone working), contributing to essential connectivity projects in live environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and terminate structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) including outlets and patch panels
• Test cabling using Fluke DTX 5000 (or equivalent)
• Install wireless access points across hospital sites
• Record and document all installations and test results
• Support fibre cabling work when required
• Work in line with CSCS/ESC standards and site safety regulations

Key Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in data cabling installation and testing
• Strong experience with structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a)
• Fluke testing experience (DTX 5000 or similar)
• CSCS or ESC card
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in or around Birmingham
• Comfortable working in live environments (e.g. hospitals)
• Fibre experience beneficial

Package & Benefits

• £25,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
• Overtime available (enhanced weekday and weekend rates)
• 37.5-hour working week (shift patterns: 6–2, 8–4, 9–5)
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Vehicle may be provided
• Progression opportunities into project roles

Interview Process

• Informal 30–60 minute Teams or face-to-face discussion
• Focus on practical skills, attitude, and team fit

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