Data Centre Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A security services company based in Hampshire seeks a dependable Data Centre Support Engineer. This role involves supporting data centre operations, handling hardware installation, cabling, and fault resolution. Candidates should possess valid SC and NPPV3 clearance, with strong communication skills and a methodical approach. A full UK driving licence is required. This position requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rota to ensure operations run smoothly and compliance with ISO and ITIL standards is maintained.

Qualifications

• Current and valid SC and NPPV3 clearance.
• Experience in hardware installation and basic fault resolution.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Install, patch and decommission hardware with accurate documentation.
• Perform cabling tasks and support fault diagnosis.
• Complete routine operational checks for network and systems.

Skills

Technical competence in data centre environments

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow procedures accurately

Self-motivated and well-organised

Job description

Location: Hampshire
Clearance: Valid SC and NPPV3 required
Hours: Monday–Friday, varied shifts between 06:00 and 23:00 + participation in the on-call rota

We’re seeking a dependable Data Centre Support Engineer to support a broad client base across secure environments. You’ll work hands‑on with hardware, cabling and monitoring tools to maintain resilient, well‑managed data centre operations while ensuring all activity is accurately recorded and progressed within agreed service levels.

The role

You’ll be involved in day‑to‑day installation, maintenance and remote‑hands tasks, ensuring equipment is deployed correctly, faults are addressed promptly and environments remain safe, clean and compliant. You will work closely with internal teams, third‑party providers and visiting clients, often acting as their on‑site presence in the data centre. The role also includes participation in a 24/7/365 on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours activities.

Key responsibilities

• Install, patch and decommission server, network and storage hardware, ensuring accurate documentation and ticket updates.
• Carry out copper and fibre cabling tasks and support fault diagnosis and resolution.
• Complete routine operational checks across network, firewall and system alerts.
• Perform remote‑hands duties, including component swaps, testing and power cycling.
• Host and escort client visitors, providing a professional and controlled access experience.
• Maintain adherence to ISO and ITIL standards and uphold data centre housekeeping.

Skills and experience

You’ll bring technical competence suited to a busy data centre environment, with the professionalism and reliability needed to represent clients on site. Specifically, we’re looking for:

• Current and valid SC and NPPV3 clearance
• Experience in a similar data centre or hands‑on infrastructure support role, including hardware installation, cabling and basic fault resolution.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately, maintain detailed records and work confidently within ISO‑aligned and ITIL‑based processes.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, third‑party providers and internal teams.
• A calm, methodical approach under pressure, particularly when responding to incidents or out‑of‑hours activity.
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated and capable of working independently within secure, high‑integrity environments.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Please apply at your earliest convenience.