Datacenter Technician

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Centre professional to manage operations and ensure compliance with SLAs. The role entails comprehensive responsibilities including asset management, installation of IT hardware, and maintaining operational excellence in a high-pressure environment. Candidates should possess relevant experience, excellent communication, and organizational skills while being flexible with shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-risk environments and data centres.
• Knowledge of DCIM tools and standards is desirable.
• Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Remedy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and escort third-party vendors as required.
• Comply with health and safety policies, quality standards, and security procedures.
• Perform server configurations (IDRAC, iLO).
• Conduct hands-on tasks such as racking, stacking, patching, and cable management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Team player

Understanding of infrastructure technologies

Job description

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a 24x7 rotating shift pattern (4 days on / 4 days off, 4 nights on / 4 nights off); perform change control and incident management.
• Maintain accurate tracking of all Data Centre assets and inventory.
• Supervise and escort third-party vendors as required.
• Plan and carry out installation, relocation, and decommissioning of IT hardware and network equipment in line with Data Centre standards.
• Manage structured cabling and physical infrastructure across the Data Centre.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with SLAs.
• Update documentation and systems regularly to maintain accurate records.
• Comply with health and safety policies, quality standards, and security procedures.

Daily Operations and Projects:

• Support efficient Data Centre operations using toolsets.
• Oversee Data Centre governance and uphold high standards.
• Collaborate with facilities providers to improve energy efficiency.
• Support daily Data Centre activities including installations, changes, and maintenance.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives and infrastructure projects.
• Perform server configurations (IDRAC, iLO).
• Conduct hands-on tasks such as racking, stacking, patching, and cable management.
• Identify and troubleshoot faults, escalating when necessary.
• Manage complex cabling to ensure reliable connectivity.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience in high-risk environments and data centres.
• Knowledge of DCIM tools and standards (desirable).
• Familiarity with ticketing systems like ServiceNow or Remedy (desirable).
• Attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Understanding of infrastructure technologies and networking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ITSM tools.
• Dependable team player capable of working independently and under pressure.
• Flexible with shift work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.

If you’re an experienced Data Centre professional seeking a challenging opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.