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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Centre Technician/Engineer to join their on-site team. The role involves installation, maintenance, and support of critical IT infrastructure in a high-availability data centre. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and have strong attention to detail. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Shift Flexibility
Training & Development

Qualifications

  • Experience in a live or hyperscale data centre environment.
  • Proficient in hardware installation and networking.

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain servers and network hardware.
  • Diagnose and repair faults in infrastructure components.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail
Networking
Troubleshooting

Education

CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Network+

Tools

Dell
Cisco
HP
Juniper

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Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent or Contract

Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance (if applicable) + Benefits

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Data Centre Technician / Engineer to join a dedicated on-site team within a live, high-availability data centre environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of critical IT infrastructure including servers, network hardware, and related systems.

This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical facility where uptime, safety, and efficiency are paramount.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Racking & Stacking: Physical installation of servers, switches, routers, and other network hardware
  2. Structured Cabling: Patch cabling, labelling, and port documentation
  3. Break-Fix: Diagnosing and repairing faults with servers, power, cabling, or other infrastructure components
  4. Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Executing scheduled maintenance tasks in line with data centre standards and client SLAs
  5. Reactive Maintenance: Rapid response to on-site hardware failures, environmental issues, or alerts
  6. Asset Management: Inventory control, decommissioning, documentation, and updating records
  7. Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work is carried out to the required health & safety and data security standards
  8. Collaboration: Working closely with remote NOC teams, vendors, and clients to support deployments and resolve issues
Skills & Experience Required
  1. Experience working in a live or hyperscale data centre environment
  2. Proficient in hardware installation (Dell, HP, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
  3. Comfortable with rack elevations, patching schedules, and structured cabling standards
  4. Experience with ticketing systems and maintaining accurate documentation
  5. Strong understanding of basic networking and hardware troubleshooting
  6. Excellent attention to detail and adherence to processes
  7. Flexibility for shift-based or out-of-hours work (if required)
Desirable Certifications (Not Essential)
  1. CompTIA Server+, Network+, or equivalent
  2. CNCI/ECS Advanced Comms/Comms ECS
  3. Health & Safety or Electrical Awareness certifications
  4. Manufacturer-specific hardware accreditations (Dell, Cisco, HP, etc.)
Why Join?
  1. Work in cutting-edge environments supporting some of the world’s most critical IT infrastructure
  2. Be part of a professional, high-performance technical team
  3. Clear progression routes into senior infrastructure roles or shift leads
  4. Competitive pay, shift flexibility, and a strong emphasis on training & development

If interested, apply now or reach out for more details.

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