Data Comms Engineer - London Underground

There is a vacancy for a completeData Comms Engineer with both fibre and copper installation experience.The role will primarily be based in clients sites mainly London Underground stations and Depots. The experienced engineer is responsible for carrying out fibre terminations, data cable installation including racks & cabinets. They must also be comfortable working in a railway environment and must have a valid Sentinel as a minimum.The role requires a lot of flexibility around shift pattern covering days or nights including Engineering Hours as and when required depending on the project.

Key Responsibilities

---

• Knowledge & experience in using Fluke DTX8000/ Lantek III &IV and OTDR fibre testers
  
• Sentinel with ICI
  
• Full UK driving licence
  

Desirable experience/licence/certification

---

• QAF54
  
• LU Depot Access Cert
  
• NVQ or CNCI in Structured Cabling
  
  

Requirements

• A background in structured cabling
  
• A minimum of 4 years field engineering experience in both Cat 5/5e/6/6a & fibre installation, terminating and testing
  
• A minimum of 2 years experience in containment, racks, and cabinets
  
• Knowledge & experience setting up and using a Fluke DSX 8000 tester and Lantek III or OTDR
  
• Be able to work as part of a team and independently
  
• Highly motivated
  
• Good communicator
  
• Be flexible to work nights (engineering hours) and weekends
  
• Should be willing to be CRB or DBS checked
  
• Sentinel with ICI
  

Benefits

• 20 Days Paid Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  
• Overtime Rates
  
• Travel & Night Shift Allowance (if applicable)
  
• Company Pension
  
• Company uniform, PPE & tools provided
  
• Company van with fuel card
  
• On & off the job training
  

Manage end to end structured cabling projects safely, on time, & within budget Deliver projects from implementation through to handover Attend and host regular meetings with peers and client Manage account s day to day health & safety, environmental & general staff wellbeing Audit site, complete technical documentation and upload documents on to share point Mentor Junior Project Managers, Shift Managers and assist with company operations Manage client expectations and ensure deadlines are met Manage employees performance, carry out regular one 2 ones, and appraisals Report teams absence & disciplinary issues through companies HRM system Compile RAMS and submit to Workforce Planning Manager/HSQE manager for approval within the required time frame (a minimum of 48 hours prior to work commencing) Apply for Permits and Space applications with the relevant bodies Liaise with operations for resources, training & logistics required Liaise with the HSQE manager and ensure company complies with current CDM Complete and submit Bill of Materials (form) to Logistics Department within the required time frame (a minimum of 72 hours prior to desired delivery date) Carry out incident follow up actions when required Trouble shoot site issues for Lead Engineers when possible Consult with SPCs daily on all projects if applicable Handover test results/drawings and completion of works certificate Cooperate with employer to enable compliance with the law Attend Managers Meetings as and when required Required to work day shifts or night shifts (engineering hours) as per project requirement