- Category
- Engineering
Location: Abingdon HQ (regular travel to warehouses required)
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Project Manager
Start Date: Immediate
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Cabling Engineer to support a large-scale IT rollout across the UK. This is a permanent role where you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network cabling systems to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
This role will involve working Monday to Thursday on night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00AM. You will work closely with the project and operations teams to ensure that all cabling installations are completed on time, to a high standard, and in line with project specifications. This role will require flexibility and a proactive approach to resolving issues as they arise.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Install, test, and maintain structured cabling systems including, Cat5e, Cat6 &
cat7e. - Perform fault diagnosis and repair to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.
- Ensure all cabling installations meet industry standards and project requirements.
- Work closely with project managers and engineers to coordinate installation schedules and meet project deadlines.
- Complete and maintain accurate installation documentation and test results.
- Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained and used correctly.
- Identify and resolve any technical issues during the installation process.
- Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times on site.
The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessary by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
About you
We are looking for an experienced Cabling Engineer with a strong background in network infrastructure installation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience working on large-scale projects, ideally within the retail IT sector. Proven experience installing and maintaining structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6 and Cat7 is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are key to succeeding in this role. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are also important, as you will be working closely with the wider project team.
The successful candidate must be CommScope certified. Holding relevant industry qualifications and being IPAF trained would be an advantage. A flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to travel to different sites as required is essential.
About us
We are retail. We specialise in providing in-store retail IT systems, services, solutions, project management & support platforms. With over 25 years of experience, we work with some of the biggest household brand names on the high street in the fashion & hospitality sectors, building close working long standing partnerships built on trust, expertise and a mind set to getting the job done.
Our mission is simple – to provide our clients with truly integrated IT solutions that make a real difference to their business, building long standing relationships so that we can fundamentally understand the needs of our clients. We are not a huge corporate company who may treat clients as an account number. We are neither a small one-man-band offering cheap services. What KFP offers is a perfect blend of experience, structure, and a practical approach to enable us to deliver the service that all our clients have come to expect – a professional service that gets the job done.
Why KFP?
As well as a competitive salary per annum, we provide the following benefits:
- Life assurance
- Recruitment referral scheme (£500 for each successful referral you make)
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
- Regular team and company social events.
These benefits are in addition to statutory benefits such as eye test vouchers and a workplace pension.
