Data Centre Engineer - 4on/4off, Progression & Training

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension

Internal progression

Additional training

Job summary

Hamilton Rowe Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Data Centre Engineer in Swindon on a 4on 4off shift, covering days and nights. Salary ranges £38,000–£45,000 and requires experience in data centre operations including cross-connects, patching, and racking.

You will support both pre-scheduled and reactive workflows in a high-availability environment. The role involves plan/optimize space, manage cables, and ensure SLAs while complying with regulations.

Qualifications

• Data centre experience required, including rack elevation and hardware handling.
• Experience with cross-connects and cabinet patching.
• Able to resolve faults in live hosting environments and meet SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pre-scheduled and reactive operational workflows at the Swindon Data Centre or other locations as arranged.
• Plan and optimize Data Centre space and cabinet utilization per standards.
• Prepare quotations aligned with OLAs and standards.
• Mount servers, storage, and network equipment in cabinets per DC standards.
• Install Data Centre cabling for managed solutions and internal networks following design docs.
• Deliver pre- and post-sales support to relevant teams and managers.
• Manage Remedy/ServiceNow tickets ensuring actions meet OLAs and SLAs.
• Support governance by addressing non-compliance and driving to resolution.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement remedies.
• Prepare accurate reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Data centre experience

Rack elevation design

Cross-connect installation

Cabinet patching

Troubleshooting live hosting faults

Mechanical & electrical DC knowledge

Tools

Remedy/ServiceNow

Job description

Hamilton Rowe Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Data Centre Engineer in Swindon on a 4on 4off shift, covering days and nights. Salary ranges £38,000–£45,000 and requires experience in data centre operations including cross-connects, patching, and racking.

You will support both pre-scheduled and reactive workflows in a high-availability environment. The role involves plan/optimize space, manage cables, and ensure SLAs while complying with regulations.