Data Centre & Infrastructure Technician | Live Broadcast IT

Formula One Management Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per seaa

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Staff shuttle service

Free snacks in our offices

Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a Data Centre Technician for the Race Engineering & Infrastructure team based at Biggin Hill on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will install and maintain copper and fibre cabling, support data centre operations, and work with DCIM platforms, ensuring safe and efficient infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years in data centres, live broadcast IT experience, and a proactive approach to fault-finding, documentation, and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working in a Data Centre environment.
• Experience working in live broadcast and IT environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Copper and Fibre cabling systems and testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day data centre support at the MTC and F1 facilities.
• Install, terminate, and test copper and fibre optic cables.
• Maintain DCIM configurations and documentation.
• Monitor data centre capacity and forecast future needs.
• Plan installations and moves with internal teams and 3rd parties.
• Ensure safety and health requirements are followed on site.
• Oversee contractor work and provide service desk support for centre requests.
• Carry out rack/building changes and maintain equipment records.

Skills

DCIM platforms

Cable testing

Live broadcast IT

Troubleshooting

Low voltage power

UPS systems

Education

CDCTP – Certified Data Centre Technician Professional

City and Guilds 3668-02 – Principles of Communications, Fibre Optic & Structured Cabling

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

Fluke

OTDR

Fibre testing tools

Job description

Formula 1 is seeking a Data Centre Technician for the Race Engineering & Infrastructure team based at Biggin Hill on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You will install and maintain copper and fibre cabling, support data centre operations, and work with DCIM platforms, ensuring safe and efficient infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years in data centres, live broadcast IT experience, and a proactive approach to fault-finding, documentation, and contractor oversight.