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

Reboot Monkey; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Glenrothes, United Kingdom, is seeking a Data Center Technician to provide on-site support at local data centers. You will perform Remote Hands, hardware swaps, cabling, and routine diagnostics to keep infrastructure running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have hands-on DC experience, knowledge of server hardware and networking basics, and can lift heavy equipment. Flexibility for weekends and on-call work is valued to meet urgent requests.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data center experience and ability to work on-site.
• Basic server hardware knowledge and networking fundamentals.
• Good English communication and reliable transport to local DCs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Remote Hands & Smart Hands support at local data centers.
• Install and decommission server racks and manage cabling.
• Perform diagnostics and hardware troubleshooting.
• Coordinate access for client visits and maintain inventory.

Skills

Data center ops

Server hardware

Networking basics

English comms

Weight handling

Job description

About Reboot Monkey

Reboot Monkey is a global leader in data center services, operating in 166 countries and over 2,300 cities worldwide. Our mission: "3 engineers within 1 hour of every data center globally."

The Role

We're looking for a skilled Data Center Technician in Glenrothes, United Kingdom to provide on-site technical support at local data center facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Remote Hands & Smart Hands support (cabling, power cycling, hardware swaps)
• Server rack installation and decommissioning
• Cross-connect and patch panel management
• Hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Visual inspections and inventory audits
• Escort and access coordination for client visits
• Emergency response and on-call availability

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with data center infrastructure
• Knowledge of server hardware, networking, and cabling standards
• Reliable transportation and proximity to local data centers
• Strong communication skills in English
• Ability to lift 25kg+ equipment
• Flexible availability including weekends/holidays for urgent requests

Nice to Have

• Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Network+, CDCP, CCNA
• Experience at major DC providers (Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT, CyrusOne)
• Structured cabling expertise (fiber, Cat6, DAC)
• Data center or IT infrastructure experience
• Server hardware and networking knowledge
• Reliable and professional with strong communication
• Proximity to local data center facilities
• Flexible schedule for on-call/emergency work