Data Centre Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HPE training

Test labs access

Internal promotion pathway

Job summary

Our client operates critical data centre infrastructure across London and is seeking a Data Centre Engineer to join their team on a 24/7 shift rotation. The role focuses on hardware break-fix with cabling as a secondary skill.

You will work hands-on, be reliable, and adapt to a rotating day/night schedule, including nights. Based in Lewisham with occasional Canary Wharf coverage, the role offers development opportunities and a structured training path.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data centre hardware experience required.
• Comfort working with drives, memory, boards and processors.
• Structured cabling to professional standard.
• Reliable and punctual; 24/7 shifts rely on you.

Responsibilities

• Hardware break-fix across data centre environments—diagnosis, repair, replacement of failed components.
• Work with hard drives, memory, boards, processors; HP rack-level kit.
• Structured cabling—installation, patching, cable management.
• Maintain clean, organised data centre environments.
• Shift-based coverage across Lewisham and Canary Wharf.
• Contribute to a 24/7 operation on a 3-week day/night rotation.

Skills

DC hardware break-fix

Hard drives

Memory modules

System boards

Processors

Structured cabling

HP rack-level kit

Tools

HP L-kit

Job description

Our client operates critical data centre infrastructure across London and is looking for a Data Centre Engineer to join their team on a 24/7 shift rotation. Hardware break-fix is the core of the role, with cabling as a secondary skill. If you're hands-on, reliable, and comfortable working shifts including nights, this is a solid role with genuine development on offer.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Hardware break-fix across data centre environments — diagnosis, repair, and replacement of failed components
• Working across hard drives, memory, system boards, processors, and HP rack-level kit
• Structured cabling — installation, patching, and cable management to a professional standard
• Maintaining data centre standards — clean, organised, and operationally robust environments
• Shift-based coverage across Lewisham (primary) and Canary Wharf sites
• Contributing to a 24/7 operation on a rotating 3-week day/night shift pattern

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Hands-on data centre hardware experience — break-fix is the core requirement
• Comfortable working with hard drives, memory, system boards, processors, and HP L-kit
• Structured cabling experience — neat, accurate, and professional
• Reliable and punctual — 24/7 shift operations depend on it
• Comfortable with night shifts — the rotation is moving toward a 2pm–2am window
• London-based and able to commute to Lewisham

THE PACKAGE

• 24/7 rotating shift pattern — day and night shifts over a 3-week rotation
• Shift pattern currently moving toward 2pm–2am coverage

PERKS & DEVELOPMENT

• HPE and Skillsoft training — structured technical development funded by the client
• Access to test labs — hands-on learning environment
• Internal promotion pathway — they develop and promote from within

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Nearly £50k total package for a hands-on DC engineer role in London
• Shift allowance well above average — nights are compensated properly
• HPE training, CCNA support, and test lab access — rare to find in a DC break-fix role
• Clear internal progression — not a dead-end seat

Hands-on DC hardware engineer comfortable with shift work in London? Let's talk.