Overview

A fantastic opportunity to work for this cutting edge company that deliver integrated smart building technology projects and support services to organisations throughout the UK. Their delivery model helps leading global organisations design, build, support and manage their space, systems and infrastructure. They provide the framework of connectivity needed for healthy, safe and inspiring workplaces, efficient data centres and comfortable homes. Working across a wide range of sectors, including, financial services, co-working, technology, communications, government, hospitality, residential and media.

As a Trainee Engineer, you will be based at Gatwick Airport, working within a dedicated team responsible for the on-site installation, support, and maintenance of specialist smart building technology across the entire estate.

Although you might have limited experience in IT infrastructure, you will have a willingness to learn and further develop skills, working across multiple smart technologies including, Audio-Visual, Electronic Security, IoT and Wired, Wireless & Mobile Networks.

You will also provide consistently high levels of customer service, this being a vital part of the role, and achieved by working diligently to accurately interpret and deliver our customers’ needs. Onsite/off-site training will be provided and will help you develop your knowledge and experience different ways of installation practices.

Hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm. There are occasional nights which are 7:30pm – 4:30am.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test copper (CAT-5e/6/6A), fibre optic (OS1/2 & OM3/4/5) and voice (CW1308) ICT cabling infrastructure.
• Install, terminate, and test Electronic Security & Audio-Visual cabling infrastructure.
• Conduct infrastructure testing with Fluke test equipment and management software (Linkware) and ensure compliance with manufacturer, customer, and published standards.
• Prepare, construct and install telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack.
• Arrange and install fixtures and fittings appropriate for the intended use.
• Install containment systems in a safe manner, using the correct tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
• Install end-point equipment i.e., Electronics Security (cameras & doors), Wi-Fi & Mobile Access Points, IoT Sensors and Audio-Visual devices using appropriate fixings and media.
• Install network equipment into cabinets, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications including servers, routers, switches, controllers and WAN equipment.
• Carry out all equipment and system patching.
• Support our technology commissioning teams with commissioning, maintenance, servicing, fault-finding, fault rectification, decommissioning, and equipment relocation.
• Carry out network infrastructure maintenance tasks. Identify, locate, and repair common faults.

Skills & Attributes

• Experience in working with the Public, ideally in a customer facing role.
• Good MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams etc.) and general IT skills.
• Ability to follow clear directions and work in accordance with agreed processes.
• Good customer care skills.
• Focused and thorough, working to consistently high standards.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, applying effective time management to manage workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Applies initiative to overcome any obstacles encountered in the workplace.
• Has a flexible approach to working hours; ability to work overtime as and when the business dictates.
• Clean driving licence.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency