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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Elland, United Kingdom, is seeking a Data Center Technician to support critical infrastructure at world-class facilities. This on-site freelance role requires hands-on experience with server/network equipment, structured cabling, and incident response.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in data center operations, strong documentation skills, and professional certifications are preferred. The role offers competitive pay and on-site benefits, with opportunities for growth in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE certifications

CCNA/JNCIA

ITIL knowledge

Dell/HPE/Cisco certs

Tools

DCIM platforms

Rack & stack equipment

Cat6/6a cabling

UPS systems knowledge

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Elland, 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