Data Centre Engineer

Onnec; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We are seeking a Data Centre Engineer to deliver IMACD and Incident Resolution within Workplace Technologies and Data Centre spaces.

The role involves patching, fault finding and large-scale equipment refreshes, including new installs, decommissions, moves and maintenance in a customer‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in high-risk environments and Data Centres.
• Prepared to travel.
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts.
• Competent in MS Office and Helpdesk/Service Delivery Applications.
• A reliable individual.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A flexible approach to shift patterns.
• The ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Change control management
• Incident management and resolution
• Asset management
• Supervision and escorting of 3rd Party Vendors
• Installation and decommission of network hardware and structured cabling
• Compliance with ONNEC and client health & safety procedures
• Compliance with Manufacturers, ONNEC and Clients Quality Standards
• Compliance to Clients and Support Services approved processes

Skills

Data centre experience

Travel willingness

Networking concepts

MS Office / Helpdesk

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

• Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
• Earnings: £35000.00 to £44000.00

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We currently have an opportunity available for a Data Centre Engineer to join us.

Working within a prestigious client data centre, the position is very customer orientated and requires a strong focus on customer requirements.

As our Data Centre Engineer, you will deliver IMACD and Incident Resolution Services within Workplace Technologies and Data Centre Operational spaces.

The duties range from small alterations such as patching and fault finding to performing large-scale equipment and device refreshes including new installs, decommissions, moves, and maintain functions.

Data Centre Engineers work on shifts that contribute towards providing support services 24x7x365 and report to the local Service Delivery Manager.

Please note successful candidates would be required to work a shift pattern such as:

• 4 Days on, 4 Days off - 12Hour shifts (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)

Responsibilities of our Data Centre Engineer will include:

• Change control management
• Incident management and resolution
• Management and tracking of Assets
• Supervision and escorting of 3rd Party Vendors
• Installation and decommission of network hardware and structured cabling
• Compliance with ONNEC and client health & safety procedures
• Compliance with Manufacturers, ONNEC and Clients Quality Standards
• Compliance to Clients and Support Services approved processes

What we’re looking for in our Data Centre Engineer:

• Experience of working in high-risk environments and Data Centres
• Prepared to travel
• Sound Knowledge of Infrastructure Technologies & Networking Concepts
• Competent in MS Office and Helpdesk/Service Delivery Applications
• A reliable individual
• The ability to work under pressure
• A flexible approach to shift patterns
• The ability to communicate clearly at all levels
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and administrative skills