Data Centre & Infrastructure Technician - FTC

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

25 days annual leave and 8 BankHoliday

Staff shuttle service to stations near

Free healthy snacks

Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking an experienced Data Centre Technician for day-to-day and event support at the F1 Media and Technology Centre and other F1 facilities in the Biggin Hill area.

You will install, test and maintain copper and fibre cabling, manage DCIM systems, and ensure power distribution and data centre infrastructure operate smoothly. This role requires 5+ years in a data centre, and 24-7 shift availability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a data centre environment.
• Experience in live broadcast IT environments.
• Knowledge of copper and fibre cabling systems.
• Experience with DCIM platforms (Sunbird/Nlyte).
• Familiar with testing tools (Fluke/EXFO) and fibre/copper testing.
• Understand UPS, PDUs and power distribution.
• Awareness of fire and life safety systems (Vesda/Inergen).
• FTP/TCP/IP networking and diagnostics experience.
• 24-7 shift work experience.
• CDCTP and City & Guilds 3668-02 or equivalent.
• ECS/CSCS card holder.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day and event support at the MTC and F1 facilities.
• Install, terminate, test, patch and maintain copper and fibre cabling.
• Troubleshoot and repair cabling systems and DCIM configurations.
• Support data centre capacity planning and monitoring systems.
• Manage labelling, circuit records and documentation.
• Oversee contractors and third parties on site.
• Operate power distribution equipment and racking tasks.
• Maintain service desk records and centre processes.

Skills

Data centre operations

Live broadcast IT

Troubleshooting

Capacity planning

Team collaboration

Education

CDCTP – Certified Data Centre Technician Professional

City and Guilds 3668-02

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

Sunbird

Nlyte

DCIM software

Fluke/EXFO testing tools

BMS/SCADA

Job description

About the Role

The role provides day-to-day and event support at the F1 Media and Technology Centre (M&TC) and other F1 facilities, working within the Race Engineering & Infrastructure team. It focuses on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting copper and fibre cabling, power distribution and data centre infrastructure, while supporting technical centre processes and third-party contractors. The role also involves capacity planning, monitoring building site systems and responding to alarms to ensure smooth operation in technical areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day and event support at the F1 Media and Technology Centre (M&TC) and other F1 facilities.
• Install, terminate, test, patch and maintain copper and fibre optic cables and cross-connects via structured Fibre Distribution Frames (CDFS and ODFS), including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and fibre optic.
• Perform troubleshooting, fault-finding and repairs on cabling systems.
• Work alongside the Technical Services team to provide data centre support to teams at the M&TC.
• Ensure accurate labelling, documentation and circuit management for equipment and cabling infrastructure, and maintain detailed records of data centre and technical area configurations.
• Monitor data centre capacity and forecast future needs through capacity planning, and monitor and assist with building site monitoring systems, provide routine checks in technical areas and respond to alarms.
• Install and test rack and technical workstation power distribution equipment and cabling, and carry out racking/stacking, patching, break-fix tasks, decommissioning, infrastructure installations and rack modifications.
• Manage the DCIM software day to day, create, maintain and support technical centre processes, and provide service desk support on technical centre work requests.
• Support contractor management and oversee third parties working on site, and plan, manage and oversee new installations and moves, adds and changes (in-house and third party).
• Complete all mandatory training within specified timelines, operate safely in line with company health and safety requirements, and undertake other duties within capabilities as assigned by the Department Manager or Team Manager.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working in a data centre environment.
• Experience working in a live broadcast and IT environment.
• Experience working with and managing DCIM platforms (Sunbird, Nlyte or similar).
• Comprehensive knowledge of copper and fibre cabling systems in a data centre environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cable testing (copper and fibre) and use of certification tools/testers (Fluke, EXFO, OTDR, LSPM or similar).
• Experience patching equipment for power and connectivity.
• Experience working with low voltage power systems, including UPSs, power distribution and generators.
• Understanding of fire and life safety systems (Vesda and Inergen).
• Knowledge of BMS and SCADA systems.
• Troubleshooting expertise in server and storage hardware, network cabling and protocols (TCP/IP, SNMP), power and cooling systems.
• 24-7 shift work experience.
• CDCTP – Certified Data Centre Technician Professional.
• City and Guilds 3668-02 – Principles of Communications, Fibre Optic & Structured Cabling.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Ability to work under pressure effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as BICSI, CCNA, FOA, or equivalent are an advantage.

Workplace

• F1 Media and Technology Centre (M&TC) and other F1 facilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Private Healthcare scheme.
• Dental Care.
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies.
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near to Biggin Hill.
• Free healthy snacks in our offices.
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch.
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure.
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team.
• Discount on F1 merchandise.
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive.
• Perkbox benefit portal and more.