Date: 13 Aug 2026
Location: Manchester Airport, GB
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Company: MAG
Summary
Installations Engineer
Hyrbid
Permanent
Why MAG?
At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports.
Sustainability sits at the heart of our strategy, alongside a commitment to creating inclusive environments where our colleagues can thrive.
You’ll also have access to a great range of benefits including:
Bonus scheme
Company pension contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Subsidised public transport
Discounts on a wide range of brands
2 volunteering days per year
24/7 Virtual GP service
Care Concierge service
The role
Manchester Airport Group is looking for a skilled Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of the UK's largest and most complex airport environments, supporting the critical communications infrastructure that keeps our airports, partners, tenants and airlines connected.
You'll be responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance and fault resolution of fibre optic and copper cabling systems across Manchester Airport's extensive communications network. Working on both planned project delivery and operational support activities, you'll play a key role in ensuring our infrastructure remains reliable, scalable and ready to support future growth.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a large-scale estate that includes approximately 300 communications rooms, 10,000km of optical fibre, 40,000km of copper cabling and more than 30,000 structured wiring outlets.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Planning, installing, terminating and testing structured copper cabling and associated containment systems including trunking, cable tray and conduit.
Installing, terminating and testing single-mode and multi-mode fibre optic cabling, including ducting, containment and patching requirements.
Completing installation, testing and fault-finding activities on voice multi-core cabling systems.
Diagnosing and resolving faults across copper and fibre communication networks using specialist testing equipment.
Supporting adds, moves and changes on live operational systems while maintaining agreed service levels.
Producing and maintaining accurate installation records, plans, capacity information and job documentation.
Carrying out infrastructure surveys to support capacity planning, audits and future project delivery.
Undertaking inspections of communications rooms and installations to ensure compliance with required standards.
Supporting delivery of infrastructure projects as directed by the Installation Manager.
Maintaining appropriate stock levels and reporting shortages when required.
Following all relevant health, safety, operational and technical procedures while working within a busy airport environment.
What will make you successful in the role?
We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise in structured cabling and communications infrastructure, alongside a proactive and customer-focused approach.
You'll ideally have:
Demonstrable experience in the planning, installation, testing, patching and fault-finding of structured copper and fibre cabling systems.
A City & Guilds Award in Communication Cabling, Certificate in Designing and Planning Communications Networks Level 2/3, or equivalent qualification.
A valid CSCS Card.
Experience working with structured cabling technologies and systems such as ADC-Krone, Systimax, Emtelle and Brand-Rex.
Knowledge of network and telephony connectivity, including fault diagnosis and rectification.
Experience using OTDR and FLUKE testing equipment.
Competence working with blown fibre systems and associated equipment.
Krone/Systimax accreditation (desirable).
Lucid accreditation (desirable).
IPAF and PASMA certifications (desirable).
Experience working to technical installation standards and engineering specifications.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and operational teams.
A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service, quality and safety.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you, even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.
