Data Centre Engineer — Sevenoaks/Maidstone (Shift Allowance)

DXC Technology Company; Sevenoaks, Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

IT operations

Data centre security

Windows/PC hardware

Networking basics

Customer communication

Education

Professional certification

Technical degree

Tools

KVM

Media handling

Job description

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.