We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team, responsible for the installation, testing, and commissioning of data and containment systems across the Electranet portfolio. This role involves installing structured cabling, including UTP, STP, FTP, Co-AX, general common cables, single-mode, and multi-mode fibre cables, along with all necessary containment and connection units. Additionally, you will be tasked with installing earthing and bonding cables and fitting out enclosures with structured cable termination equipment such as connection units, hubs, switches, routers, and patch panels. What you'll be doing;
• Competent in the structured cabling installation of Cat5E UTP/STP, Cat6 UTP/STP & Cat6A UTP/STP within the above premises.
• Terminate and test cables within patch panels and data outlets.
• Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding data cables within premises.
• Ability to test data cabling using Fluke DSX data tester.
• Patching out data cabinets as per client's spreadsheets.
• Fibre Cabling:
• Competent in the fibre cabling installation of multimode and Singlemode fibre cables within the above premises.
• Ability to terminate fibre cables within fibre panels/fibre boxes using Fibre Splicer or Hot Cured/Crimp terminations.
• Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding fibre within premises using OTDR.
• Ability to test fibre cabling using Fluke DSX Multimode/Singlemode tester. Voice Cabling:
• Competent in the voice cabling installation of multimode voice cabling within the above premises.
• Ability to terminate/jumpering voice cabling within 237A Krone strips.
• Have the competence in tracing and fault-finding voice cables within premises.
• Ability to test voice cabling using Fluke DTX & DSX data tester. Data Cabinet, containment and general:
• Competent in the installation of floor mounted and wall mounted data cabinets/racks within comms rooms.
• Competent in the installation of cable tray, basket tray, PVC and metal trunking, PVC and metal conduit and cable matting within the above premises.
• Must understand patching requirements within the above premises.
• Ability in the structured cabling systems of Commscope, Brand-Rex, Excel, Panduit, Nexans & Connectix cabling products. Skills, Experience and Qualifications
What we're looking for:
• Customer focused individual with a proactive approach to working.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and or as part of a team.
• Ability to always work safely, and the ability to understand the contract and Health & Safety requirements/regulations.
• ECS Grade Card equivalent to one of the following:
• The S/NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services Installing and inspecting Structured Cabling Systems
• The BTEC Level 3 NVQ for IT and Telecoms Professionals
• The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT and Telecoms Professionals
• C&G 4520 Level 3 NVQ in ICT Professional Competence
• Provide appropriate and correct site information.
• Ability to successfully complete tasks within given timescales of the project.
• Ability to identify issues or risks that require escalation as necessary to the project manager.
• Full clean driving license
About Electranet
Capita Public Services are delivering services and solutions that keep the UK government and local councils running and improving services to the public during uncertain times.
Our teams use technology, innovation and intimate domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. From the national telecommunications network for smart meters and the UK's employee autoenrollment scheme for The Pensions Regulator, to the gas certification scheme and London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone, we're improving outcomes for the UK.
Electranet is a security-based cabling company that provides high security data tools and managed communications to a range of defence, government, and private organisations. Products are sold to end users directly and also through built and communication infrastructure companies
What's in it for you?
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27 ) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
• voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
What we hope you'll do next:
Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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