Data Centre Engineer – Sevenoaks/Maidstone (Day/Night Shifts)

0201 CSC Computer Sciences Ltd; Sevenoaks, Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

On-site training

Job summary

DXC Technology is hiring a Data Centre Engineer for our client in Sevenoaks, Kent, with regular attendance at Maidstone. The role requires driving, shift work, and compliance with UK security and right-to-work requirements.

The candidate will perform hardware diagnostics, power-cycling, cabling inspections, and component replacements following detailed customer instructions. A technical degree or professional certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in large IT environments and data centre facilities.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions for hardware interventions.
• Must be able to work days and nights with shift allowances.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect indicators on customer equipment and report status.
• Perform power-cycles as instructed by the customer.
• Inspect cabling and ensure proper seating and connectivity.
• Test cable paths against performance standards.
• Mount media in drives for system builds/diagnosis.
• Handle crash cart operations for diagnostics.
• Replace hot-swappable components as instructed.

Skills

Data centre operations

Server hardware basics

Networking basics

Windows & Office familiarity

English fluency

Education

Professional certification in a related field

Technical degree

Tools

DXC Technology infrastructure tools

Remote hands procedures

Job description

DXC Technology is hiring a Data Centre Engineer for our client in Sevenoaks, Kent, with regular attendance at Maidstone. The role requires driving, shift work, and compliance with UK security and right-to-work requirements.

The candidate will perform hardware diagnostics, power-cycling, cabling inspections, and component replacements following detailed customer instructions. A technical degree or professional certification is preferred.