Apprentice - Cabling Engineer

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title And Summary Apprentice - Cabling Engineer Key Responsibilities And Duties Cabling Installation and decommissioning: Installing new racks and cabling systems (copper Cat 6 and Multimode fibre optic) according to specifications and industry standards; decommissioning of redundant cabling systems and racks. Cable Management: Ensuring proper cable routing, organization, and termination to maintain a tidy and efficient data centre environment. Troubleshooting and Repair: Identifying and resolving issues with cabling infrastructure, including network connectivity problems. Testing and Documentation: Conducting tests to ensure the quality and functionality of cabling systems and maintaining accurate documentation of the cabling infrastructure. Equipment Installation and decommissioning: Assisting with the installation and configuration of network equipment, including servers, switches, and other hardware; decommissioning equipment when it is no longer in use. Environmental Monitoring: Monitoring the physical environment of the data centre, including temperature/airflow and power; working with the Data Centre Engineering department to report issues and find solutions. Collaboration: Working with other Data Centre Engineers, contractors, and Network Engineers to ensure the smooth operation of the data centre. Following Procedures: Adhering to safety regulations, industry standards, and company-specific procedures. Learning Skills And Qualifications Technical Knowledge: Previous experience not required; but desirable if you have started or completed relevant engineering or structured data cabling studies. A strong desire to develop a career in Data Centre Infrastructure Engineering is most important. Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to assess and evaluate issues to diagnose and resolve cabling and network connectivity problems. Physical Dexterity: Passion for hands‑on engineering work; comfortable with hand and power tools, performing physical tasks, working in confined spaces, manual handling, working at height, and long periods on feet. Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in cable installation, updating records and testing. Communication Skills: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members, project teams and data centre staff. Safety Awareness: Prioritise safety; attend health and safety training courses on an ongoing basis. Training: Willing to attend industry training courses during apprenticeship and thereafter (structured cabling, health and safety, electrical safety, confined spaces etc.). Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to learn other company software. General Attributes: Punctual, reliable, effective working alone and with others, flexible can‑do attitude, focused on delivering objectives, self‑motivated, excellent time‑management and prioritisation. For Debden (Essex) and Dunstable (Bedfordshire) based roles, Apprentice must be willing to travel between those sites regularly and have their own means of transportation. Corporate Security Responsibility Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices. Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed. Report any suspected information security violation or breach. Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings per Mastercard’s guidelines. Seniority level Internship Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr