Data Centre Technician — 24/7 Live Broadcast Ops

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced technical professional to join a motorsport focused team delivering critical infrastructure for live broadcast and IT operations. The role requires hands-on data centre work, cabling, testing and on-site support in a fast-paced environment.

You will install and maintain copper and fibre cabling, manage DCIM records, troubleshoot faults and coordinate contractors during live events, with a 24/7 shift pattern and UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ data centre experience.
• Experience supporting live broadcast and IT environments.
• Strong copper and fibre cabling, testing and certification.
• Familiar with testing tools: Fluke, EXFO, OTDR, LSPM.
• Experience with DCIM platforms such as Sunbird or Nlyte.
• Knowledge of UPS, power distribution, generators and LV systems.
• Understanding of BMS, SCADA and fire suppression.
• Experience troubleshooting servers, storage and network gear.
• Networking TCP/IP and SNMP fundamentals.
• Full UK or EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and maintain copper and fibre cabling.
• Manage cabling, patching and cross-connects.
• Troubleshoot faults across data centre infrastructure.
• Support day-to-day data centre operations and rack mods.
• Maintain DCIM records and documentation.
• Monitor capacity, power, cooling and infrastructure.
• Respond to alarms and perform preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate contractors and third-party suppliers on site.
• Provide technical support during live broadcasts.

Skills

Data centre experience

Live broadcast IT

Copper & fibre cabling

DCIM platforms

Networking TCP/IP

24/7 shift

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds 3668-02

ECS/CSCS card

BICSI

CCNA

FOA

Tools

Fluke testing tools

EXFO

OTDR

LSPM

Sunbird DCIM

Nlyte DCIM

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced technical professional to join a motorsport focused team delivering critical infrastructure for live broadcast and IT operations. The role requires hands-on data centre work, cabling, testing and on-site support in a fast-paced environment.

You will install and maintain copper and fibre cabling, manage DCIM records, troubleshoot faults and coordinate contractors during live events, with a 24/7 shift pattern and UK driving licence required.