Cabling Shift Engineer – Optic Fibre (Data Centres)

About the role

We are seeking a Cabling Shift Engineer to work on data centre projects, focusing on the installation, splicing and testing of optical fibre and copper cabling. The role follows a 4‑days‑on/4‑days‑off 12‑hour shift pattern and supports our 24x7 operations.

Key responsibilities

• Install, prepare, splice and test single‑mode and multimode optical fibre.
• Terminate and test Category 5, Category 6, UTP, STP and coaxial cables.
• Perform cable moves, upgrades and comprehensive cable management to maximise capacity.
• Test, label and document all installations according to company standards.
• Provide accurate records and reports to customers.

Required profile

• Significant experience in fusion splicing.
• Strong background in copper termination.
• Previous cabling experience within the telecoms industry.
• Proven ability to test and fault‑find on all cable types.
• Minimum GCSE level education.
• Desirable qualifications: City & Guilds 3466‑04, 3466‑02/03 or equivalent BTEC.
• Health & Safety, Working at Height and Lifting & Handling awareness.

Required skills

• Fusion splicing
• Copper termination
• Fibre optic installation and testing
• Cable testing and fault finding
• Cable management
• Category 5/6, UTP, STP and coaxial termination

What we offer

• Base salary £45,323 plus £6,500 shift allowance.
• Travel allowance, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, income protection and private health care.
• Shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off, 12‑hour day/night shifts.