Cabling Installation & Test Engineer

Summary: The Cabling Installation & Test Engineer is tasked with the installation, termination, and testing of structured cabling in customer data-centre environments. This role involves ensuring that all cabling work adheres to technical and quality standards while supporting the integration of Layer 1 infrastructure with automation platforms. The engineer will also produce documentation and collaborate with on-site teams to maintain compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, route, and secure data-centre cabling across a range of port speeds (1G to 400G).
• Perform high-quality terminations on copper and fibre connectors, patch panels, and related infrastructure.
• Carry out cable testing to industry standards (eg, Fluke, OTDR, light-loss testing).
• Accurately label all cabling and associated hardware following customer documentation standards.
• Produce clear and complete as-built documentation, including:
  • Cable test reports
  • Labelling schedules
  • Rack/port mapping
  • Notes on any issues, deviations, or constraints encountered
• Work in alignment with on-site teams, providing updates and supporting related installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer health, safety, security, and operational procedures at all times.
• Maintain an organised, safe, and professional work environment throughout all tasks performed.

Key Skills:

• Experience in structured cabling installation and testing.
• Knowledge of copper and fibre optic cabling standards.
• Proficiency in cable testing equipment (e.g., Fluke, OTDR).
• Strong documentation skills for as-built reports and labelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively with on-site teams.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a data-centre environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Job Specification: Cabling Installation & Test Engineer

Role Overview

The Cabling Installation & Test Engineer will be responsible for the installation, termination, and testing of structured cabling-both copper and fibre optic-within customer data-centre environments. The engineer will support the integration of Layer 1 infrastructure with the customer's automation platform and ensure that all cabling work meets required technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure data-centre cabling across a range of port speeds (1G to 400G).
• Perform high-quality terminations on copper and fibre connectors, patch panels, and related infrastructure.
• Carry out cable testing to industry standards (eg, Fluke, OTDR, light-loss testing).
• Accurately label all cabling and associated hardware following customer documentation standards.
• Produce clear and complete as-built documentation, including:
  • Cable test reports
  • Labelling schedules
  • Rack/port mapping
  • Notes on any issues, deviations, or constraints encountered
• Work in alignment with on-site teams, providing updates and supporting related installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer health, safety, security, and operational procedures at all times.
• Maintain an organised, safe, and professional work environment throughout all tasks performed.