Data Center Technician: Cabling, DCIM & 24/7 Ops

Mane Contract Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Data Centre Technician to support the Media & Technology Centre and related facilities in a demanding, 24/7 environment. You will install, test and maintain copper and fibre cabling, perform racking and stacking, manage patching, and ensure accurate labelling, documentation and circuit management.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a data centre setting, familiarity with DCIM tools such as Sunbird or Nlyte, and certifications like City &

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working within a data centre environment.
• Experience supporting live broadcast, media technology or critical IT environments.
• Experience operating and managing DCIM platforms, such as Sunbird or Nlyte.
• Strong technical knowledge of copper and fibre optic cabling systems within data centres.
• Experience testing and certifying copper and fibre installations using specialist equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical and event support across the Media & Technology Centre.
• Install, terminate, test and maintain copper and fibre cabling, including Cat5e/6/6a and fibre.
• Carry out fault-finding, troubleshooting and repairs across cabling and data centre infrastructure.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee third-party suppliers undertaking work on site.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee MACs, involving internal teams and external contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of data centre layouts, equipment configurations and changes.

Skills

Data centre infrastructure

Cabling knowledge

DCIM platforms

Troubleshooting

Rotating shifts

Education

City & Guilds 3668-02

CCNA

BICSI/FOA (advantageous)

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

Fluke testers

EXFO testers

OTDRs

LSPM tools

Job description

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Data Centre Technician to support the Media & Technology Centre and related facilities in a demanding, 24/7 environment. You will install, test and maintain copper and fibre cabling, perform racking and stacking, manage patching, and ensure accurate labelling, documentation and circuit management.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a data centre setting, familiarity with DCIM tools such as Sunbird or Nlyte, and certifications like City &