Data Center Engineer

Digital Waffle; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Data Centre Technician/Engineer in Reading to maintain and support critical IT infrastructure in a high-availability environment. Responsibilities include equipment installation, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety standards, offering competitive pay and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Shift Allowance

Professional Development

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a live or hyperscale data centre environment.
• Proficient in hardware installation (Dell, HP, Cisco, Juniper).
• Flexible for shift-based or out-of-hours work (if required).

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of servers, network hardware.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults within IT infrastructure.
• Executing scheduled maintenance tasks in line with data centre standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Hardware Troubleshooting

Basic Networking

Education

Desirable Certifications (CompTIA Server+, Network+)

Health & Safety or Electrical Awareness certifications

Job description

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

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.

• Racking & Stacking: Physical installation of servers, switches, routers, and other network hardware
• Structured Cabling: Patch cabling, labelling, and port documentation
• Break-Fix: Diagnosing and repairing faults with servers, power, cabling, or other infrastructure components
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Executing scheduled maintenance tasks in line with data centre standards and client SLAs
• Reactive Maintenance: Rapid response to on-site hardware failures, environmental issues, or alerts
• Asset Management: Inventory control, decommissioning, documentation, and updating records
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work is carried out to the required health & safety and data security standards
• Collaboration: Working closely with remote NOC teams, vendors, and clients to support deployments and resolve issues
• Experience working in a live or hyperscale data centre environment
• Proficient in hardware installation (Dell, HP, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Comfortable with rack elevations, patching schedules, and structured cabling standards
• Experience with ticketing systems and maintaining accurate documentation
• Strong understanding of basic networking and hardware troubleshooting
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to processes
• Flexibility for shift-based or out-of-hours work (if required)

Desirable Certifications (Not Essential)

• CompTIA Server+, Network+, or equivalent
• CNCI/ECS Advanced Comms/Comms ECS
• Health & Safety or Electrical Awareness certifications
• Manufacturer-specific hardware accreditations (Dell, Cisco, HP, etc.)
• Work in cutting-edge environments supporting some of the world’s most critical IT infrastructure
• Be part of a professional, high-performance technical team
• Clear progression routes into senior infrastructure roles or shift leads
• Competitive pay, shift flexibility, and a strong emphasis on training & development

Apply now or reach out for more details.

Contact Louis Taylor – [e-mail] – 07467 591137

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Construction and IT Services and IT Consulting

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