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Location: Dunstable (LU5)
Hours: 42.5hrs per week
Rate: £30.00ph (Personal CIS)
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Nelson Permanent Placements are working on behalf of our client who are a market-leading Automation/Controls Installation Company based on a food manufacturing site in Dunstable (LU5).
You will be need to be experienced in installing and Testing Cat 6 Cat 7 Cables. Fibre install (Desirable but not essential). You will be building and maintenance of data pipelines/cabling across the Facility.
Data Engineer Requirements:

  • Do you have experience in installing and testing Cat 6 Cat 7 cables
  • Do you have 2 - 3 years experience as a Data Engineer(with controls, Data or Engineering settings)?
    How to Apply:
    Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team.
    This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
    Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.
    Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed

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