Northern Data Centre BAU Engineer

North-PB; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing programmes

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

North is seeking an experienced Data Centre BAU Engineer to support critical infrastructure across Barnsley and Wakefield sites. You will perform day-to-day maintenance, installation and connectivity tasks, ensuring safe, accurate delivery per customer standards.

The role involves on-call support, incident response and close collaboration with customers, technical teams and other engineers. A full UK driving licence is required for travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in data centre environments.
• Strong experience with structured cabling (copper and fibre).
• Experience installing and connecting network equipment.
• Knowledge of data centre platforms including I-Series, Z-Series and SAN.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong health and safety understanding in technical/data centre environments.
• ECS/SSSTS/IOSH certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain copper and fibre structured cabling per protocols.
• Install and connect network equipment within data centres.
• Respond to incidents, faults, and infrastructure requests.
• Carry out cable recovery and removal as required.
• Manage and update client IT systems and change records.
• Coordinate with customers to ensure timely, clear communications.
• Attend and manage change requests as needed.
• Provide support as part of the on-call rota.
• Work across Barnsley and Wakefield data centre sites.

Skills

Structured cabling

Copper cabling

Fibre cabling

Network installation

Data centre environments

Health & safety

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

I-Series

Z-Series

SAN environments

Job description

Data Centre BAU Engineer

Location: Barnsley & Wakefield

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Type: Permanent

Sector: EDC

Job Description

North is looking for an experienced Data Centre BAU Engineer to join our team supporting critical data centre infrastructure across two key sites in Barnsley and Wakefield.

This is a hands‑on role suited to an engineer with strong experience in data centre environments, structured cabling and network connectivity, who is comfortable working in a highly controlled and customer‑focused environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance, installation and connectivity requirements across the data centres, ensuring infrastructure is delivered safely, accurately and in line with customer standards.

You’ll work closely with customers, technical teams and other engineers to deliver BAU activities, respond to faults and requests, and ensure all work is properly documented and communicated.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain copper and fibre structured cabling in line with required protocols.
• Install and connect network equipment within the data centre environment.
• Respond to incidents, faults and infrastructure requests.
• Carry out cable recovery and removal works when required.
• Manage and update client IT systems and change records.
• Liaise with customers and their clients to ensure work is delivered on time and effectively communicated.
• Attend and manage change requests where required.
• Provide support as part of the on‑call rota.
• Work across both the Barnsley and Wakefield data centre sites.

Working Pattern

• Week 1: SYGDC – Monday to Friday, 17:00–02:00
• Week 2: SYGDC – Monday to Friday, 19:00–04:00
• Week 3: WGDC – Monday to Friday, 17:00–02:00
• Week 4: WGDC – Monday to Friday, 19:00–04:00
• Week 5: No scheduled work

There is also an on‑call rota, shared between seven engineers, with two engineers on call each day. This includes early morning cover Monday–Friday and 24/7 cover at weekends and on Bank Holidays.

About You

• Proven experience working within a data centre environment.
• Strong experience with structured cabling, including copper and fibre.
• Experience installing and connecting network equipment.
• Knowledge of data centre platforms including I-Series, Z-Series and SAN environments.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A strong understanding of health and safety within technical/data centre environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to working with customers.

ECS, SSSTS or IOSH certification would be advantageous, as would manufacturer accreditations in structured cabling.

What’s Important

This is a role where attention to detail, reliability and safe working practices are essential. You’ll be working on critical infrastructure where quality and adherence to process matter.

A full driving licence and own vehicle are required, as you’ll need to travel between the Barnsley and Wakefield sites.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Employee assistance programmes

We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

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