Technician
Hays is looking for a Technician
Job description
Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Structured Cabling Engineer!
Job Overview:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Structured Cabling Engineer to support large-scale data centre and corporate infrastructure projects. This role includes international travel, hands‑on cabling work (copper & fibre), and working within live data centre environments while adhering to strict safety and access procedures.
• Location: On-site – London (100 Blackfriars Road, SE1 8HL) + Overseas travel to Iceland
• Daily Rate: £14.90 PAYE / £19.34 Umbrella + OT rates
• Contract Length: 02/03/2026 – 13/03/2026 (high likelihood of extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
• Install, terminate, and test copper & fibre optic structured cabling systems
• Work within live data centres following strict change/access controls
• Install cable containment: basket trays, trunking, fibre runners
• Fibre termination & testing using Fluke tools, including fault diagnostics
• Support rack builds (power & data cabling, rack & stack of network equipment)
• Follow patching schedules, design documentation, and cut sheets accurately
• Provide on‑site support to remote network/system administrators
Key Requirements
• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on structured cabling experience
• Strong understanding of copper & fibre cabling systems.
• Proficient in fibre termination, testing & using Fluke equipment
• Experience working in live data centre/server environments
•Ability to work independently with strong communication skills
• Valid CSCS/ECS card or equivalent + relevant cabling/fibre certifications
Additional Information
• Expected OT, night work, and weekend shifts depending on project needs
• Travel, accommodation, and meals reimbursed
• Only EU/UK visa holders considered
• Interview Process: Online Interview via MS teams
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- City of London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 09-02-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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