Data Center Technician - United Kingdom - Basildon - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Basildon, United Kingdom is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure on-site. You will install and maintain server and network equipment, perform cabling, and assist in capacity planning in a full-time Basildon facility.

The role requires 3+ years of data center experience, strong problem-solving skills, and comfort with on-site work, lifting, and certifications as preferred. Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber).
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security).
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain documentation and asset tracking; collaborate with engineering and operations teams.
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Basildon, United Kingdom. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

£30,000-40,000/year (GBP annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset trackingCollaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred