Data Centre Engineer – 24/7 Operations

iCobus Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

iCobus Limited in Manchester is seeking a site-based Data Centre Engineer to join a team delivering critical data centre services and cabling infrastructure for a prestigious international financial organisation.

The role covers day-to-day change control, incident response, MACs, stock management, and on-site supervision of vendors within a 24x7x365 rotating shift. You will ensure compliance with safety and site procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in a Data Centre or high-risk operational environment.
• Sound knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, structured cabling, and networking concepts.
• Experience with basic server configuration (e.g., iDRAC, iLO), fault finding, and hardware maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day change control management, incident response, fault finding, and escalation in line with SLAs.
• Perform Moves, Adds & Changes, racking, stacking, patching, and decommissioning of server and network hardware.
• Manage, track, and maintain accurate inventory records of all Data Centre assets and infrastructure documentation.
• Supervise and escort third-party vendors and external contractors on-site.
• Plan and implement IT hardware installations and structured cabling work adhering to site standards and processes.
• Work with facilities providers to ensure governance, site maintenance, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Client and Support Services Health & Safety, Quality, and Data Centre Security procedures.

Skills

Data Centre

IT infrastructure

Structured cabling

Networking concepts

Server management

iDRAC/iLO

Fault finding

Hardware maintenance

Shift work

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

DCIM tools

Job description

iCobus Limited in Manchester is seeking a site-based Data Centre Engineer to join a team delivering critical data centre services and cabling infrastructure for a prestigious international financial organisation.

The role covers day-to-day change control, incident response, MACs, stock management, and on-site supervision of vendors within a 24x7x365 rotating shift. You will ensure compliance with safety and site procedures.