Data Centre Technician - Amsterdam

Atc Driving Forward; Oude Meer; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive market salary

Performance-based bonus

AIG Virtual CareProgramme

Employee AssistanceProgramme

Continuing professional development

Job summary

ATC Driving Forward is seeking a Data Center Technician to install and maintain cabling for server and network infrastructure. The role involves travel for on-site support and offers career progression toward supervision or team leadership, with comprehensive training and mentorship.

Responsibilities include cabling installation, testing, and decommissioning, plus client-facing communication. Fixed-term contracts with chances for extension are available.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and troubleshooting structured cabling (copper and fibre).
• Familiarity with network testing tools such as OTDR, VFL, and power meters.
• Class B driving licence with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites as scheduled, following safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fibre and copper cabling infrastructure.
• Perform cabling activities in server racks, including patching and cable management.
• Conduct routine inspections of IT, server, and network equipment.
• Install, relocate, disconnect, and decommission network, server, and storage equipment.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, including laying additional fibre and copper cabling.
• Maintain accurate records, complete daily reports, and update stakeholders on work progress.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and vendors.

Skills

Networking basics

Structured cabling

Network troubleshooting

Routers & switches

Communication

Time management

Travel for work

Tools

OTDR

VFL

Power meters

Job description

ATC is a globallogistics, white-glove, and technical services specialist for data centers. For over 45 years,we’vehelped deliver Europe’s data centers safely, securely, andright the first time. Our work includes specialist IT transport and relocations, as well as full data center commissioning and decommissioning.

As part of the Arvato Group, webenefitfrom the strength, scale, and globalexpertiseof one of the world’s leading supply chain and technology partners. What truly sets us apart, however, is our people. We invest in training, development, and continuous improvement, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and teams across Europe.

Role

ATC's Data Center Technician assumes a critical role in the installation and upkeep of cabling to guarantee seamless operations of hardware networks, including equipment and server/network rack decommissioning. This position offers advancement opportunities toward supervisory or team leadership roles, with comprehensive training and mentorship provided. Joining our dynamic team presents an exciting chance to contribute to expansive projects and engage in travel for on-site support.

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Vacancies: 3

Responsibilities:

• Attend customer sites as scheduled, following all safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fibre and copper cabling infrastructure.
• Perform cabling activities in server racks, including patching, dressing, and cable management.
• Conduct routine inspections of IT, server, and network equipment.
• Install, relocate, disconnect, and decommission network, server, and storage equipment.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, including laying additional fibre and copper cabling.
• Maintain accurate records, complete daily reports, and update stakeholders on work progress.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and vendors.

• Understanding of networking concepts, cabling standards, and best practices.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting structured cabling (copper and fibre).
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools such as OTDR, VFL, and power meters.
• Basic understanding of networking hardware, including routers and switches.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Email.
• Language proficiency: C1 level in English.
• Proficiency in another European language would be advantageous.
• Prior experience in a data centre, logistics or construction environment.
• Ability to be flexible and travel for work.
• A valid class B driving licence with a clean driving record.

Note:Candidates are required to have the right to work in the EU/EEA. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please submit your updated resume/CV in English.

The remunerating package, including salary and benefits, is negotiable depending on experience. The package may include the following:

• Competitive market salary.
• Performance-based bonus.
• AIG Virtual CareProgramme
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Company pension plan (varies by region, subject to local employment laws).