Data Centre Technician

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Centre Technician to join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and supporting critical data centre operations. This on-site role involves ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating technical expertise and a customer-focused mindset. With a commitment to teamwork and a supportive atmosphere, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an exciting career move for those passionate about technology and data management.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer's leave

Paternity and adoption leave

Local government pension

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience working in a large scale data centre environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL and ISO 27001 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the council's data centres for optimal performance.
• Install and troubleshoot critical IT infrastructure and systems.

Skills

Infrastructure Maintenance

Risk Management

Customer Project Delivery

ITIL Knowledge

ISO 27001 Knowledge

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Data Centre Operations

Network Design

Education

Experience in Data Centre Environment

Driving License

Job description

The starting salary for this role is £40,296 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Surrey County Council operates dedicated on-premise enterprise data centres that support the council's business-critical services and a range of partnership customers. We are excited to be recruiting a Data Centre Technician to join the Data Centre Team.

This is an on-site role, requiring attendance five days per week, with some travel between Surrey data centres and other locations around the county. Our core business hours are between 8 am and 6 pm, but a flexible approach to working hours is a key requirement for this role as there are requirements for working outside of normal business hours. The role requires participation in an out-of-hours support rota.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

As a Data Centre Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the council's data centres, ensuring optimal performance, cost efficiency, and risk management. The work can be diverse, sometimes unpredictable, and non-routine, requiring a creative application of a wide range of skills. The role includes a broad range of tasks, such as:

• Performing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical IT infrastructure, mechanical and electrical systems, and physical security controls
• Supporting data centre services for both internal council operations and external partner customers
• Collaborating with customers, third-party engineers, and stakeholders to deliver infrastructure projects and service improvements
• Managing physical security and availability ensuring compliance with industry standards, including ISO 27001 and ITIL best practices
• Supporting disaster recovery, capacity planning, and business continuity within the data centres
• Participating in out of hours support on a rotational basis

About the Team

The Data Centre Team is a small but dynamic and close-knit multi-disciplinary group that values teamwork, collaboration, and having fun while ensuring the reliability and security of Surrey County Council's data centres. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

While we take our responsibilities seriously, we also believe in enjoying our work, celebrating successes, and keeping a sense of humour. Whether it's tackling challenging technical issues, brainstorming innovative solutions, or sharing a laugh during breaks, you'll find a team that works hard and supports each other every step of the way.

We are looking for an independent thinker and self-starter who can work collaboratively as part of a team but is also comfortable working independently to deliver agreed objectives.

They should have a customer-focused mindset and be able to reinforce decisions with relevant technical expertise and knowledge with close alignment with specific technical competencies and working practices within data centre operations

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this role, your application should clearly evidence the following:

• You must be eligible to work in the UK
• You must have a drivers licence and be able to drive
• You must have access to a suitable vehicle with a current MOT and business insurance
• Experience working in a large scale data centre environment, preferably in a role involving infrastructure maintenance and operations
• Experience delivering large-scale customer projects within a critical IT environment
• Experience with hardware installation, remote support and upgrades
• Ability to work effectively in a high-availability environment, with a strong awareness of risk management and operational resilience
• Knowledge of ITIL and ISO 27001 frameworks and their application in a data centre
• Understanding of data centre M&E infrastructure and physical security controls
• Understanding of network design, telecommunications, and structured cabling in a critical facility environment

There is a requirement to travel between Surrey data centres and other locations around the county, therefore this role outlines the expectation to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.

A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for this role.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please click on the apply online button below to complete the application form.

The close date for this advert is 23.05.2025 with interviews planned to follow.

Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.