Junior Network Engineers play a vital role by assisting in implementing maintaining and supporting our client s network infrastructure. Junior Network Engineers are part of a Network Engineering team that is responsible for supporting and developing scalable maintainable highly available network architectures (such as 24 x 7 x 365) that meet business objectives and SLAs (service level agreements) or break-fix agreements. Engineers must also be willing to work unsociable hours weekends as and when required as well as an on-call rota basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the network break-fix team on all network configuration and maintenance of network equipment
- Carry out data cable installation or maintenance requirements
- Containment systems installation
- Reading and interpreting CAD drawings technical designs and work to programme schedules
- Full driving licence (desirable)
Requirements
- Understands the fundamentals of Networking OSI model.
- Understands the issues involved in administering and maintaining corporate WAN/LAN
- Assists with basic troubleshooting backup and archiving
- Assisting in maximising network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting
- Reporting network status risks issues constraints and dependencies to line managers and key stakeholders
- Escorting 3rd parties whilst they are under our access and reporting responsibility
- Assists performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs patches hot fixes and security configurations
- Working to timescales within SLA this will typically be under pressure due to the limited window available for maintenance/access
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
- Ensuring network documentation (Stock Register) is kept up to date
- Assist to produce documents for works and conduct site surveys including detailed reporting of outcome
- Ensure main action points/full report are communicated to relevant program managers
- Stay up to date on all relevant H&S legislation and apply to the day-to-day working environment including customer requirements
- Work in a neat and tidy manner and ensure all sites we work at are left clear from waste per shift
- Drive company van including collection and delivery of materials from HO (Woodley/Woolwich) to site.
- Follow the ECS/Sentinel scheme rules as the individual card holder/ Lead Engineer/SPC
- Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work
- Take reasonable care of all tools PPE and other company equipment provided
- Cooperate with employer to enable compliance with the law
- Attend Engineers Meeting as and when required
Benefits
- 20 Days Paid Holiday 10 Bank Holidays
- Overtime Rates
- Company Sick pay
- Company Pension
- Company uniform PPE & tools provided
- On & off the job training
- Career progression
Manage end to end structured cabling projects safely, on time, & within budget Deliver projects from implementation through to handover Attend and host regular meetings with peers and client Manage account s day to day health & safety, environmental & general staff wellbeing Audit site, complete technical documentation and upload documents on to share point Mentor Junior Project Managers, Shift Managers and assist with company operations Manage client expectations and ensure deadlines are met Manage employees performance, carry out regular one 2 ones, and appraisals Report teams absence & disciplinary issues through companies HRM system Compile RAMS and submit to Workforce Planning Manager/HSQE manager for approval within the required time frame (a minimum of 48 hours prior to work commencing) Apply for Permits and Space applications with the relevant bodies Liaise with operations for resources, training & logistics required Liaise with the HSQE manager and ensure company complies with current CDM Complete and submit Bill of Materials (form) to Logistics Department within the required time frame (a minimum of 72 hours prior to desired delivery date) Carry out incident follow up actions when required Trouble shoot site issues for Lead Engineers when possible Consult with SPCs daily on all projects if applicable Handover test results/drawings and completion of works certificate Cooperate with employer to enable compliance with the law Attend Managers Meetings as and when required Required to work day shifts or night shifts (engineering hours) as per project requirement
Education
Good standard of education with Project Management/Prince 2 Knowledge of Risk assessment (2 years as a minimum) CIEH / SSSTS / IOSH MS Be aware of CDM 2015 & current HSE legislation Cabling Infrastructure Standards ECS or CSCS and Sentinel with ICI (LU) certificates