Data Centre Engineer - Sevenoaks/Maidstone

DXC Technology; Sevenoaks, Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift allowance

Descripción de la vacante

DXC Technology is seeking Data Centre Engineers to support a client in Sevenoaks (Kent) with regular attendance at Maidstone site. The role involves working both day and night shifts, and a generous shift allowance is offered. Candidates must drive and have their own transport.

On-site duties include inspecting hardware status, power-cycling equipment, cabling checks, and diagnostic support using KVM. Applicants must meet UK security requirements and have the right to work in the UK.

Formación

• Fluent in English and local language with clear communication
• Valid driving licence with own transport
• Eligible to meet UK Government security and right-to-work requirements
• Data centre or large IT environment exposure is preferred

Responsabilidades

• Visually inspect LEDs on Customer Equipment and report status
• Power-cycle equipment per written instructions
• Inspect cabling and verify proper seating and connectivity
• Test cable paths for conformance to performance standards
• Connect a Crash Cart (KVM) for diagnostics
• Mount media in identified drives during builds/diagnosis
• Activate hardware controls and replace hot-swappable components per instructions

Conocimientos

IT operations

Data centre security

Windows/PC hardware

Networking basics

Customer communication

Educación

Professional certification

Technical degree

Herramientas

KVM

Media handling

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We are hiring Data Centre Engineers for our client based in Sevenoaks in Kent with regular attendance at Maidstone site.

The role will involve working both dayshift/nightshift hours and we offer a generous shift allowance as a result.

Due to frequency of attendance at both sites, we require candidates who can drive and have their own transport.

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

Position Objective

• Visually inspect status indicators (LEDs) on Customer Equipment and report status to Customer
• Perform a power-cycle of an item of Customer Equipment pursuant to the detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request
• Perform a visual inspection of power and cabling connectivity
• Inspect all cabling for proper seating pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request
• Test cable paths for conformance with performance standards pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request
• Connect a Crash Cart (KVM) to assist diagnosis of failed reboots or power cycles pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request
• Mount media in identified drives as part of system builds or diagnosis pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request
• Activate hardware controls pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request; and Replace hot-swappable components pursuant to detailed, written instructions provided by Customer in the Intervention Request.

Functional Expertise

• Basic understanding of IT operations in a large organisation
• Strong loyalty with regard to data and DC facility security
• Fluency in the local language (speaking, reading and writing)
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Ability to work precisely and quality oriented
• Flexibility and willingness to cope with unexpected problems and situations.
• A general technical orientation
• Competent and professional communication with a commercial attitude over the phone
• Capacity to understand and clarify customer expectations effectively
• Capacity to manage customer expectations and interactions effectively
• Basic understanding of server HW (console, devices )
• Ability to handle various types of media, devices and libraries
• Generic media knowledge (will provide training for specific or customer specific equipment)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office environment and general PC hardware
• Basic understanding of Networking

Preferred

• Data centre operations experience
• Familiarity with structures and processes
• Professional certification in a relative field
• A professional degree in a technical discipline

Benefits

• we offer a generous shift allowance as a result.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.