Data Center Engineer

Description

The Data Centre Engineer will work onsite within a prestigious client data centre, delivering IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Decommission) services. Tasks will range from patching and fault finding to server installations, migrations, and full decommission/recommission work. The role involves shift work to support 24x7x365 operations and reports to the local Service Delivery Manager.

• Maintain stock levels, manage deliveries, and keep storage areas organised.
• Respond to incidents and faults within SLAs, troubleshooting hardware/cabling issues.
• Communicate rota or shift changes promptly and support shift planning.
• Update DCIM (Nlyte) records for all Adds, Moves, and Changes and complete audits.
• Manage visitor access, verify change windows, maintain temporary access cards, and ensure data hall security.
• Verify approvals, complete change tasks, document outcomes, and communicate results.
• Provide clear handovers to ensure continuity between shifts.
• Conduct daily floor walks and health checks, raising issues as required.
• Rack and install new hardware, patch and test cabling, and complete installation checklists.
• Maintain office and storeroom organisation and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Update switch port records following changes or incidents.
• Manage HDD/media destruction and asset retirement processes accurately.
• Safely decommission equipment, process media according to security protocols, and update records.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in high-risk environments and data centres
• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Competence in MS Office and service delivery/helpdesk applications
• Reliability and ability to work under pressure
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts

Benefits

Salary: £30,000-£34,000 + 20% Shift Allowance (£36,000-£40,800)

• Annual performance-related bonus, based on individual and company performance
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programmes
• Inclusive workplace culture, with support for diversity and disability inclusion
• Workplace perks, such as free fruit and a supportive team environment
• Career development and training, including apprenticeships and on-the-job coaching
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance