Data Centre Engineer Apprentice at DataVita

DataVita; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension: 5% employee, 5% employer

Life assurance 4x salary

Group income protection 70%

Job summary

DataVita is offering a full-time on-site apprenticeship in Scotland for a Data Centre Engineer. You will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, learning to maintain critical power, cooling, and M&E infrastructure while participating in data cabling, testing, and fault-finding with experienced engineers.

Training is via City of Glasgow College, with years of progression from Foundation SVQ to HNC in Engineering, and you will join the on-call rota once fully qualified.

Qualifications

• Essential: 4 x National 5 (SCQF 5), grade C or above in English, Maths and one Science
• Preferred: 2 x Highers at grade C or above
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Maintain M&E infrastructure to support 100% uptime in data centre
• Gain hands-on experience with data cabling, testing, and fault-finding
• Assist with customer onboarding and project work
• Develop skills through on-the-job training and formal learning

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

4 x National 5 (SCQF 5)

2 x Highers (SCQF 6/7)

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: 1 York Rd, Chapelhall, Airdrie, 5 days a week

Application closing date: 4th September 2026

About DataVita

DataVita is a next-generation cloud and infrastructure company operating from Tier III-certified data centres in Scotland. We work at the bleeding edge of AI adoption, automation, and how these technologies can be integrated into complex legacy environments to deliver genuine transformation. DataVita is the fastest growing technology company in Scotland, with plans to deploy and invest over £2 billion in the coming years. You would be joining at a relatively early stage of that trajectory. For the right person, this is a chance to build something from the ground up inside a business that is scaling fast.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career as a Data Centre Engineer, working alongside experienced engineers to learn how to maintain the M\&E infrastructure that keeps our facility running at 100% uptime - from critical power and cooling systems to small-power, lighting, and general facilities. Alongside your studies, you'll get hands-on, practical experience with data cabling, testing, and fault-finding, as well as customer onboarding and project work. You’ll be building the real skills you need to grow into a fully qualified engineer. This is a full-time apprenticeship, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the expectation to join the on-call rota once you're fully qualified.

Training Pathway (City of Glasgow College)

• Year 1 - Full-time block release Foundation SVQ (Performing Engineering Operations, SCQF 5) & Core Skills
• Year 2 - 2 days/week EAL Diploma in Engineering SVQ (SCQF 7) & NC in Engineering (SCQF 6)
• Year 3 - 1 day/week EAL Diploma in Engineering SVQ (SCQF 7) & HNC in Engineering (SCQF 7)
• Year 4 - 1 day/week EAL Diploma in Engineering SVQ (SCQF 7) & HNC in Engineering (SCQF 7)

About You

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential. You will have strong time management skills and able to prioritise your workload effectively. This role requires continuous professional development, so the successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills through on the job training, formal learning, and ongoing self-development.

Entry Requirements

• Essential: 4 x National 5 (SCQF 5), grade C or above in English, Maths and one Science
• Preferred: 2 x Highers at grade C or above
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience will be considered

What You Will Get

• Career & Growth Professional training and development throughout your time at DataVita
• Continuous development opportunities
• The chance to grow into a fully qualified engineer within a fast-scaling business

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• Pension: 5% employee, 5% employer
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Group income protection at 70% of salary for up to 2 years
• Help@Hand: remote GP - physiotherapy, nutritionist, and more
• Cycle to Work and EV car salary sacrifice schemes
• 6 fully expensed company events per year
• Option to donate to charity through salary

Company Overview

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