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Lead Engineer - Cabling and Datacentre Operations
Location:- Central London (Various Locations)
Salary:- £35-40k + Bens
Environment:- Lead Engineer, Cabling Installations, H&S, Patching Schedules, supervisor, changes, Datacentre, Financial Sector.
My client is a global provider of networking and managed services specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity and manged solutions.
This role reports to the Operations Manager, the Lead Engineer will take full responsibility for the completion of small to medium sized cabling projects or an element of a large project under the control of a Project Manager.
Day to Day Duties include:-
, Oversee a team of supervisors and engineers to ensure all cable installations are installed to specification, on time and meet the Manufacturers quality standards.
, Ensure all current Health & Safety requirements are met, carrying out Risk Assessments, drafting method statements and ensuring all H&S procedures are followed.
, Ensure stock is managed in a cost effective manner and that there are sufficient materials available at all times to ensure efficient installation.
, Order materials as required.
, Compile progress reports as required and / or provide information in a logical format to the Project Manager
, Carry out quality checks on all works carried out by the cabling engineers and ensure all required Quality Standards are met.
, Read and understand all site drawings, update ‘as and when' when work is completed.
, Attend and document client meetings and ensure all required actions are carried out in a timely manner.
, Compile process and produce documentation as required to meet company and client standards.
, Draw up patching schedules and ensure timely implementation of any patching requirements.
, Ensure all required installations are documented as specified.
, Draw up Operations and Maintenance manuals as required.
, As and when required assist in any urgent installation works.
, Ensure that project profitability is maximised at all times.
What we are looking for in our Site Manager:
, Experience working in the cabling infrastructure Industry - Specifically within the Data Centers & Commercial Buildings & Offices environment.
, A good understanding of cabling installation practices - cat6/cat6a installations
, Good understanding of cabling product sets within the financial sector.
, Ability to organise teams on a project.
, Manage and motivate engineers
, Work well under pressure able to deal with high work load
, A good level of Microsoft knowledge including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Outlook
, Good communication skills both written and oral
, Be able to communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and requirements
Apply now for full details.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum + + Bens
Posted: 2025-07-29 17:32:26
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Our client, a large rail Telecom business are looking for Comms Engineers who are interested in working night shifts on the rail.
There will be additional opportunities to join the project on a weekly basis as the numbers will begin to increase with additional teams and stations.
Works: Installation, Termination, and Testing of CAT6A & Fibre Cabling.
Installation, Termination, & Testing of Antennas & Racks, Cabling, and Equipment.
Rate: £180 per shift.
Shifts and hours: Sunday-Thursday nights working from 00:30am to 04:30am.
,Qualifications Mandatory; JIB Card or CSCS Skilled Card, ICI, DBS Check, Manual Handling and Asbestos Awareness.
Additional Preference holding a PASMA Card.
Station: Various London Underground Stations.
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send over your CV and qualification tickets and get in touch with Jamie at Unity Recruitment.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Posted: 2025-07-29 14:31:20
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Datacenter Engineer to support the build, maintenance, and operational management of cutting-edge test and development lab environments.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Linux and Windows system administration, networking, and virtualization, who enjoys working hands-on with hardware and infrastructure in a highly technical environment.
Youll be part of a team delivering reliable, compliant, and operational labs that support developers, test teams, and external customers across mobility, satellite, and wireless communication sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and configure hardware (servers, switches, routers, PDUs), rack and run cables
- Run, label, and dress cabling for interconnected systems
- Linux and Windows system administration, including patching and security
- Maintain virtualized environments (VMware, KVM, etc.)
- Implement network monitoring, management, and security protocols
- Create and maintain diagrams, documentation, and operational guides
- Troubleshoot technical issues, providing support to teams and customers
- Identify opportunities for automation and develop supporting scripts/tools
What Were Looking For:
- Experience supporting enterprise datacenter environments
- Strong background in Linux and Windows system administration
- Knowledge of networking protocols, routing, ports, and firewalls
- Experience with virtualization platforms and supporting hardware (Dell/HP servers, NetApp storage, etc.)
- Hands-on ability to run and terminate cables in a lab environment
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and geographically distributed teams
Desirable Skills:
- Technical degree in Engineering, Computing, Networking, or similar
- Certifications (Linux+, Network+, Cisco, Juniper, AWS)
- Satellite or wireless communications experience
- Familiarity with avionics systems and cabling standards
- Scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, REST)
- Experience with automation and containerization tools (Git, Jenkins, Puppet, Ansible, Docker)
This is a hybrid role with regular on-site work required and occasional international travel.
An excellent opportunity to contribute to advanced infrastructure supporting global mobility and satellite communications. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire,England
Start: 24/07/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-07-24 08:44:04
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Security Systems Installation Engineer - This new position is seeking an experience install of home security systems.
The role will see you working in high end properties where you will be installing state of the art modern security solution for HNWI.
The position will see you predominantly working in central London and the surrounding home counties but due to the nature of the position sometimes further afield.
You will be expected to work to the highest standards and be able to communicate effectively with both the end user client and the internal team.
You will have at least 4years experience within the home security market and bring experience with CCTV, access control, door entry along with all related networking and cabling needed.
Hands on skills need to be second to none as well as the ability to follow wiring diagrams and schematics.
If you now seek a new role in the world of home security then please send me your full CV today.
YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE UK AND ALLOWED TO WORK HERE LEGALLY AND SHOW A CLEARLY DEFINED SKILL SET WITHIN THE CV
SECURITY SOLUTIONS CAMERA CCTV INSTALLATION INTEGRATION RESIDENTIAL BESPOKE BPT ACCESS CONTROL TEXECOM HIKVISION SCANTRONIC LIGHTING NETWORK CABLING ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-24 07:32:12
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Position: Marine Electrician
Job ID: 244/27
Location: Wroxham - Norfolk
Rate: £33K - £35K - plus Overtime
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Aerospace sectors.
We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Marine Electrician
We are looking for a Marine Electrician for one of our maritime clients.
Typically, this person will be working from electrical schematics as well as investigation and diagnostics of existing of equipment.
You will be able to install, fault find and repair electrical installations, including motor starters and equipment control panels to an exacting standard.
HSB Technical’s client is a very established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Marine Electrician:
• Install cable support systems.
• Run and dress cabling in an extremely neat fashion.
• Install control cabinet enclosures.
• Test your own work to recognised standards (IEE 17th Test and Inspect).
• Assist other departments with their temporary power requirements taking into account electrical loads and distances involved.
• Assist the commissioning engineers and take an active role in commissioning equipment
Qualifications and requirement for the Marine Electrician:
• Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3.
• A proven track record in a marine electrical role.
• Experience with 3-phase, motors, motor starters, distribution systems.
• Previous experience of working on new build vessels
• Extremely neat work
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wroxham, England
Start: Asap
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £35000 Per Annum Plus overtime
Posted: 2025-07-04 13:59:04
