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

Rebootmonkey; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

A technology support company is seeking a Data Center Technician in Byfleet, United Kingdom. This freelance, on-site role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining server and network equipment to support critical data center infrastructure. Candidates should possess 3+ years of data center operations experience and have strong cabling and troubleshooting skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments.
• Understanding of power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Monitor environmental systems for power, cooling, and security.
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting.

Skills

Cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Rack and stack operations

Documentation and communication skills

Education

Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE)

Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA)

Tools

DCIM platforms

Power distribution and UPS systems

Job description

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Byfleet, United Kingdom. This is a freelance, 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

• Freelance 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 tracking
• Collaborate 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