Low Voltage Data Center Technician I

Abacus Staffing; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking Entry-Level Data Center Technicians in Lancaster, UK. This contract-to-hire role involves installing and maintaining structured cabling in essential data center environments. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work on ladders. This position offers hands-on training and mentorship in the telecom industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of experience as a Data Center Technician preferred.
• Active OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain cable infrastructure and fiber.
• Manage cable organization through dressing and labeling.
• Terminate cables and fibers according to standards.

Skills

Physical fitness for working on ladders and lifts

Basic Hand Tool proficiency

Ability to follow safety guidelines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver (multi-Bit)

Tape Measure

Punch Down Tool

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring Entry-Level Data Center Technicians to support the installation and maintenance of structured cabling and equipment in critical data center environments. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands‑on training, mentorship, and a clear path for career growth in the telecom and low voltage industry. Technicians will work on national infrastructure projects involving fiber, cable management, equipment installation, and safety compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Cable infrastructure and Fiber rough in.
• Cable management (dressing and labeling).
• Cable and Fiber termination.
• Rack and stack customer equipment.
• Server rack build out and rack elevation.
• Install fiber tray, ladder rack, customer equipment, and cabinets.
• Infrastructure installs (cable management, fiber tray systems, ladder racks, power trays).
• Material receiving and hardware assembly.
• Outside Plant (OSP) installation (run fiber into Data Center).
• Read and follow blueprints set for installation.
• Follow written and oral communication displaying professionalism with colleagues and management.
• Follow safety guidelines and protocols (Proper PPE, clean up jobsite, OSHA).

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 0-2 years of Data Center Technician experience.
• Active OSHA 10 – preferred.
• Physical Requirement: Must be able to work on a ladder and/or scissor lift, in confined spaces, lift to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds. Ability to work on your feet for entire shift.
• Tools: Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver (multi-Bit), tape measure, snips, pliers (needle nose and channel locks), punch down tool, flashlight, work boots (steel toe or composite toe) gloves and tool pouch.