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

Reboot Monkey; Leeds; 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 Leeds, United Kingdom, is seeking a Data Center Technician for a full-time, on-site role. You will install, configure, and maintain server and network gear, perform structured cabling, and manage hardware deployments while supporting critical data center facilities.

The role requires 3+ years in data center operations, strong cable skills, and familiarity with power systems. On-call rotation and night shifts may apply. Ideal candidates hold relevant DC certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience.
• Strong cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2).
• Familiarity with power distribution and UPS systems.
• Experience with rack and stack operations.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment.
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber).
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

CDCP/CDCS/CDCE

Dell/HPE/Cisco certs

CCNA/JNCIA

Tools

DCIM platforms

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Leeds, 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 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