Datacenter Technician

Robertson Sumner; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson Sumner in Barnsley is seeking a Data Center Technician to join our growing technology team responsible for building, configuring, testing, and deploying enterprise IT infrastructure solutions.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with servers, storage systems, and hardware integration projects in a fast-paced environment, following technical documentation and runbooks to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with servers, storage, networking or IT infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and diagrams.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure server, storage, and networking equipment.
• Assemble and integrate enterprise rack solutions to customer specifications.
• Install hardware components including memory, storage, NICs, and power infrastructure.
• Perform hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
• Complete BIOS, firmware, and software updates across multiple vendor platforms.
• Install and manage cabling, labelling, and rack elevations to a high standard.
• Conduct system testing, quality control checks, and hardware validation.
• Support data centre deployments, project builds, and customer onboarding activities.
• Work from technical documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and customer requirements.
• Capture asset information, MAC addresses, licensing details, and build documentation.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist with inventory processing, order modifications, and shipping readiness.
• Maintain compliance with security, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Servers

Storage

Networking

IT infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Documentation interpretation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Rack builds

Structured cabling

Server hardware installation

Job description

We are seeking a Data Center Technician to join a growing technology team responsible for building, configuring, testing, and deploying enterprise IT infrastructure solutions.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and hardware integration projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and configure server, storage, and networking equipment.
• Assemble and integrate enterprise rack solutions to customer specifications.
• Install hardware components including memory, storage, NICs, and power infrastructure.
• Perform hardware diagnostics, troubleshooting, and component replacement.
• Complete BIOS, firmware, and software updates across multiple vendor platforms.
• Install and manage cabling, labelling, and rack elevations to a high standard.
• Conduct system testing, quality control checks, and hardware validation.
• Support data centre deployments, project builds, and customer onboarding activities.
• Work from technical documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and customer requirements.
• Capture asset information, MAC addresses, licensing details, and build documentation.
• Collaborate with warehouse, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist with inventory processing, order modifications, and shipping readiness.
• Maintain compliance with security, quality, and operational standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience with servers, storage, networking, or IT infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and diagrams.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with rack builds, structured cabling, and hardware installations is highly desirable.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

What You'll Get:

• Exposure to enterprise-grade technology and solutions.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing technical team.
• Training and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.