Data Centre Manager

Pulsant; Stretford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Free breakfast and snacks

Udemy license

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Data Centre Manager to oversee operations at two sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for team leadership, compliance with health and safety standards, and managing resources for continuous operations. The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and experience in data centre environments. Benefits include a supportive work environment, competitive pension, and private healthcare. Remote and flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a mission-critical data centre environment.
• Enthusiastic, driven, and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team by promoting company values.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage staffing and resource planning for 24/7 operations.
• Oversee maintenance activities and budget control.
• Drive energy efficiency and optimize site capacity.

Skills

Client-facing experience

People management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of UK regulations

Job description

Overview

The Data Centre Manager (DCM) is a key senior position in the business who owns and takes full responsibility for all aspects of operation of 2 Pulsant Data Centres (DCs) - Manchester and Rotherham.

Department: Data Centres

Location: NW-1 (Manchester Data Centre)

Key responsibilities

• Lead the team by promoting company values and overseeing training, development, and performance.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental standards across the site.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource planning to maintain uninterrupted 24/7 operations.
• Support budget planning and control site expenditure within approved processes.
• Oversee all maintenance activities, contracts, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Drive energy efficiency and data hall performance, identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements.
• Manage service management processes including incidents, change, problems, and RCA reporting.
• Ensure all on-site work meets safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction through effective communication, service delivery, and client tours.
• Collaborate with Project Management to deliver client requirements to agreed milestones.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and a current site Risk Register.
• Optimise site capacity (space, power, connectivity) and conduct regular site inspections to maintain standards.

What / who we're looking for

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience working in a mission-critical data centre environment with a strong understanding of data centre infrastructure.
• Client-facing experience, including handling challenging situations.
• People management experience.
• Enthusiastic, driven, flexible, and proactive approach.
• Excellent analytical, process, documentation, written, and spoken communication skills.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant UK regulations, including H&S legislation, ISO 27001, ISO 14000, and PCI.

Pulsant offers

• A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being.
• A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years
• Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.

To hear more about working at Pulsant check out: pulsant.com/careers

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