Trainee Structured Cabling Engineer

3 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year


OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Our Communications Division are currently recruiting for Trainee Structured Cabling Engineers, to learn and carry out the installation of Structured Cabling System, which are utilised for many Modern-Day Networked Technologies, including Networked Outlets, Telephony Outlets, IT Peripheral Devices, POE Security, Cameras, Wireless Access points, IPTV, Fibre Backbone Networks, PA & AV Installations.

Role Duties:

Working within various environments from a range of Education, Health, Financial, Construction, MOD and operational building environments, the Trainee Structured Cabling Engineers will:

  • Install complex cable plans for communication & networked systems, including the layout of structured cabling systems for equipment installations as well as expansions for existing networked systems.
  • Solve technical engineering problems relating to cable systems.
  • Install, terminate and test to a high-quality standard as per manufacturer's guidelines whilst always maintaining a high-quality performance of workmanship.
  • Gain knowledge on structured cabling within Copper (Cat 6/6A), Voice & Fibre Termination and Testing practices to manufacturers specification.
  • Work within various other types of cabling such as Security, Audio Visual, PA, Fibre Optic and Voice backbone, Network & Telephony requirements.
 
 As this is a traineeship, Trainee Structured Cabling Engineers can expect to achieve:
 
  • A NMW salary.
  • An NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Installation & Inspection of Structured Cabling Systems.
  • In house training on Installation practices and termination methods.
  • Health & Safety Training/Qualifications, on the dangers of working within the workplace.
  • A career pathway with progression.
 

Person Specification:

The Trainee Structured Cabling Engineer is an ideal role for a School or College leaver, who is looking to start a career within the Communications industry. To be successful in this role, candidates will:

  • Communicate effectively and appropriately whilst dealing with Clients and/or personnel at all levels.
  • Have excellent problem solving & trouble shooting skills.
  • Demonstrate the initiative in being proactive and creative for self-development within and outside of the company.
  • Be hardworking and self-motivated.
  • Be able to prioritise effectively and work to set timescales and within programme.
  • Work efficiently and have excellent attention to detail.
  • Work well with little supervision individually and within a team environment.
  • Have knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to demonstrate good writing skills.
  • Have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Have up to date knowledge on Modern Technology trends (desirable).
  • Be willing to obtain a driving licence within 2 years of obtaining employment.


How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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