Cabling Technician (Data Centre Environment)

As a Cabling Technician, you will play a key role in supporting both LMG and our Client by handling day-to-day cabling tasks, troubleshooting, and operational requests within a busy Data Centre environment.

This role is hands-on and varied, ranging from structured cabling installations and patching tasks through to supporting hardware installations, escorting third-party contractors, and maintaining accurate data records across multiple platforms. You'll work closely with site teams to ensure that all requests are completed to a high standard, while adhering to client processes and Data Centre regulations.

Success in this role requires a motivated, detail-focused, and customer-centric individual who can work flexibly, communicate clearly, and maintain a strong understanding of data centre environments. The ability to take initiative, remain organised, and support a range of operational activities is essential.

What You'll Be Doing

Cabling & Administration

• Install and decommission structured cabling, including patch panel and patch lead terminations, cable management, and patching tasks.
• Troubleshoot and test structured cabling using Fluke equipment, producing supporting certification.
• Assist with hardware installations such as server switches, cabinets, and related equipment.
• Liaise with and support third-party contractors, including escorting, troubleshooting, and out-of-hours activities when required.
• Undertake core Data Centre maintenance tasks including cabinet, containment and PDU modifications.
• Follow client processes, providing updates verbally and via email before, during and after tasks.
• Complete all administrative and data entry work using systems such as ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, SmartView and other client portals.
• Raise and manage tickets via co-location provider portals, working with field engineers to resolve issues.
• Review and approve site access requests and liaise with contractors regarding site entry.
• Create, maintain and update patching schedules and site stock lists.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure staging areas remain clean, accurate and well organised.
• Ensure client approval is obtained before completing on-site work.

Site Responsibilities

• Comply with client Supplier Reference Guides and site working processes.
• Adhere to co-location provider rules and procedures.
• Escort visitors and contractors, ensuring adherence to site regulations.
• Conduct daily walkarounds, reporting issues promptly to the client.
• Complete weekly cabinet lock checks and update relevant databases.
• Ensure cabinet doors are closed and secured at all times outside of active work.

Do you have a valid Driving Licence license?, Do you have experience in ServiceNow?, We're seeking a structured cabling professional with hands-on experience in Data Centre environments and a strong understanding of best practices in cabling installation, testing and documentation., * Relevant practical experience in a similar role.

• Experience installing mainstream copper and fibre ICT cabling systems.
• Understanding of Data Centre services, environments and operational requirements.
• A valid ECS/CSCS card.
• A relevant cabling qualification (e.g., CNet CNCI®, CNIT®, BICSI Installer Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Full, clean driving licence.

Desirable

• First Aid qualification.
• GCSEs (A*-C) including Maths and English.
• Awareness of AV, Electronic Security, IoT and Networking technologies.
• Understanding of change management processes.
• Experience working within strict change windows and tight deadlines., At LMG, we work hard to ensure our people aren't stifled by convention and bureaucracy. We want new ideas and creative problem-solving to be at the heart of everything we do.

Take Ownership & Responsibility - We solve problems creatively and see tasks through to completion. Be Curious - We challenge norms, embrace new technologies and push boundaries. Do the Right Thing - Ethical, sustainable and transparent practice is at the heart of our work. Do a Great Job - We deliver excellent outcomes with continuous improvement.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional days)
• Group Income Protection, Life Assurance & Digital Health and Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP and Mental Health support
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to flexible benefits including discounts, gym memberships and screenings
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Corporate volunteering opportunities
• Bank holiday exchange scheme
• Long-service awards
• Flexible working where appropriate
• Structured development, training and performance-linked progression

LMG has been at the forefront of innovation within the built environment since 1986. We deliver integrated Smart Building technology projects and support services which provide sustainable long-term growth and profitability, as well as diverse range of career opportunities; enabling both our people and our clients' businesses to flourish, whilst setting a new standard for what is possible in the built environment. As experts in smart building technology, we want to inspire new ways of thinking, deliver excellence and establish new models for doing business - with people, partners and customers - built on trust and shared values, rather than transactional relationships. Alongside actively working to support the raising of standards in training and professional qualifications, we invest heavily in the development of our people. We give them access to continuous learning opportunities, leading to the freedom of working autonomously and making their own informed decisions, whilst benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.