Data Centre Supervisor

Onnec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ONNEC Group is seeking a Data Centre Supervisor to deliver MAC and BAU activities in client data centres, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure high availability and service excellence.

The role is site-based in a 24/7 environment, requiring supervision of cabling, asset tracking, and incident management while maintaining health & safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structured cabling installation, testing and fault finding.
• Strong knowledge of cabling standards (copper & fibre) and data centre infrastructure.
• Proven experience in asset management, ticketing systems and service delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MAC and BAU activities across data centre and campus environments.
• Support planning, scheduling and execution of works to meet client requirements.
• Monitor and ensure SLA performance, escalating risks and issues where required.

Skills

Structured cabling

24/7 operations

Team coordination

Education

CompTIA Server+

Network+

CCNA

ITIL

BICSI/CDCTP/CDCMP

Tools

Ticketing systems

Asset management software

Documentation tools

Job description

ONNEC Group are a leading independent technology partner and global integrator, with over 30 years experience, and a 800+ team of global experts, specialising in providing end-to-end connectivity solutions that propel organisations everywhere.

From structured cabling to managed services, our end-to-end services give infrastructure that can be completely replied on. Design. Build. Deploy. Optimise. We offer a complete solution for business connectivity.

We are a rapidly growing organisation and finding and retaining the highest calibre of people is fundamental to us for the success of our business, we work hard to create a challenging, supportive and satisfying working environment for all our employees. ONNEC has successfully achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The Data Centre Supervisor plays a key role in delivering IT cabling infrastructure support services across client data centre environments. The role is site-based and responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of Moves, Adds & Changes (MAC) activities and Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, while supporting efficient day-to-day service delivery and operational improvements.

Working closely with the Data Centre Manager, Service Delivery Manager and client stakeholders, the role contributes to planning, execution, and continuous improvement of operational processes in a high-availability, 24/7 environment.

What you’ll be doing as our Data Centre Supervisor:

• Deliver MAC and BAU activities across data centre and campus environments
• Support planning, scheduling and execution of works to meet client requirements
• Monitor and ensure SLA performance, escalating risks and issues where required
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients and third-party vendors to maintain service excellence
• Supervise cabling, installation, decommissioning and equipment handling activities within data centres
• Manage workload allocation, resource planning and shift coverage
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, quality standards and client processes
• Support incident management, troubleshooting and first-line technical support activities
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting and asset tracking systems
• Participate in operational, client and team meetings and contribute to ongoing service improvements

What we’re looking for in our Data Centre Supervisor:

• Extensive experience in structured cabling installation, testing and fault finding
• Strong knowledge of cabling standards (copper & fibre) and data centre infrastructure
• Proven experience in asset management, ticketing systems and service delivery processes
• Ability to supervise shift activities and support project delivery from design through to handover
• Experience managing third-party vendors and working in large-scale, operational environments
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure within a 24/7 operational environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Industry certifications (e.g. CompTIA Server+, Network+, CCNA, ITIL)
• Data Centre or cabling certifications (e.g. BICSI, CDCTP, CDCMP)
• Previous experience within banking or enterprise data centre environments