Data Centre Operations Engineer

iomart Group; Manchester, Jedburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading cloud service provider as a Data Centre Operations Engineer in Manchester. This role offers comprehensive training, hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, and a chance to develop skills in a dynamic environment. Ideal for those passionate about IT and problem-solving.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology

Holiday Trading Scheme

Day off on your birthday

Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption leave

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Basic OS admin skills required.
• Interest in computers and IT is essential.

Responsibilities

• Resolve customer issues in datacentres.
• Deploy racks and configure servers.
• Monitor networks and manage backups.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic OS Administration

Interest in Computers and IT

Job description

What you'll be doing:

We are looking for a Data Centre Operations Engineer to join our datacentre team in our Manchester Campus.

Working within our datacentres, our DCOEs are responsible for resolving a range of customer issues, which can include anything from deploying racks and configuring servers to running and terminating network cables.

As a DCOE you will also assist with installing and modifying data floor equipment, monitoring networks and servers and managing backups. Due to the varied nature of the role within iomart no two days are the same, and this will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience, and develop your knowledge, across a variety of different technologies and software.

Don’t have experience or knowledge of working within the IT industry? Don’t worry. Full training on everything you need to know will be provided.

If you have an interest in all things computers, want to work in a position that provides you with the opportunity to develop and love problem solving we would love to hear from you.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have an interest in computers and IT
• Have exceptional customer service skills
• Have basic OS admin skills
• Are able to work shifts as we provide 24/7 support to our customers

At iomart we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We also recognise your experience may not be perfectly aligned to all the criteria in the job ad. If you like the sound of this role, even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right fit for this or other roles.

What's in it for me?

Salary: Up to £26.5k DOE

• Comprehensive training and development to support your growth
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology alongside passionate tech enthusiasts
• Holiday Trading Scheme - buy or sell part of your annual leave allowance
• Day off on your birthday
• Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption leave
• Access to a flexible Benefits scheme

Who you'll be doing it for:

Atech is one of the UK’s leading secure cloud service providers, helping organisations protect and scale with confidence.

Formed by the coming together of Atech and Iomart, we bring together more than 25 years of experience in delivering secure, high-performance cloud solutions - with the agility and technical depth needed to support today’s digital demands.

• Over 650 cloud and security experts across the UK
• A trusted partner to over 8,000 organisations globally
• Delivering services across public, private and hybrid cloudSpecialists in cyber security, data protection, and secure connectivity
• Backed by top-tier accreditations, including Microsoft Azure Expert MSP and VMware Pinnacle Partner status

With our headquarters in Glasgow and offices and data centres across the UK, we deliver critical services to public and private sector organisations - combining scale, resilience, and hands-on partnership.

What to do next:

Please click apply if you like the sound of this. If you do not have an up to date CV or want to have a chat about the role first please feel free to contact me on [e-mail]

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want our vacancies to be available to all, so if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during the process then just let us know.