Data Cabling Engineer

Job Description

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Data Cabling EngineerBirmingham (Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, QE, Heartlands, Coventry, Wolverhampton), On-site£25,000 – £35,000 + Overtime, No Sponsorship Available

VIQU have partnered with a well-established telecoms and infrastructure specialist delivering critical cabling and wireless solutions across healthcare environments. This organisation has a strong reputation for quality delivery across NHS sites, offering a mix of BAU and project work, with clear opportunities to progress into project-focused roles for ambitious engineers.

This is a hands-on role working across multiple hospital sites, installing and maintaining structured cabling and wireless infrastructure. You’ll be part of a team environment (no lone working), contributing to essential connectivity projects in live environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and terminate structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a) including outlets and patch panels
• Test cabling using Fluke DTX 5000 (or equivalent)
• Install wireless access points across hospital sites
• Record and document all installations and test results
• Support fibre cabling work when required
• Work in line with CSCS/ESC standards and site safety regulations

Key Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in data cabling installation and testing
• Strong experience with structured cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a)
• Fluke testing experience (DTX 5000 or similar)
• CSCS or ESC card
• Full UK driving licence
• Based in or around Birmingham
• Comfortable working in live environments (e.g. hospitals)
• Fibre experience beneficial

Package & Benefits

• £25,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
• Overtime available (enhanced weekday and weekend rates)
• 37.5-hour working week (shift patterns: 6–2, 8–4, 9–5)
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Vehicle may be provided
• Progression opportunities into project roles

Interview Process

• Informal 30–60 minute Teams or face-to-face discussion
• Focus on practical skills, attitude, and team fit

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