Data Centre Technician / Engineer
📍 Location: On-site, Live Data Centre (Location flexible depending on site)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent or Contract
💷 Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance (if applicable) + Benefits
We are seeking a highly capable Data Centre Technician / Engineer to join a dedicated on-site team within a live, high-availability data centre environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of critical IT infrastructure including servers, network hardware, and related systems.
This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical facility where uptime, safety, and efficiency are paramount.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
* Racking & Stacking: Physical installation of servers, switches, routers, and other network hardware
* Structured Cabling: Patch cabling, labelling, and port documentation
* Break-Fix: Diagnosing and repairing faults with servers, power, cabling, or other infrastructure components
* Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Executing scheduled maintenance tasks in line with data centre standards and client SLAs
* Reactive Maintenance: Rapid response to on-site hardware failures, environmental issues, or alerts
* Asset Management: Inventory control, decommissioning, documentation, and updating records
* Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work is carried out to the required health & safety and data security standards
* Collaboration: Working closely with remote NOC teams, vendors, and clients to support deployments and resolve issues
🧠 Skills & Experience Required
* Experience working in a live or hyperscale data centre environment
* Proficient in hardware installation (Dell, HP, Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
* Comfortable with rack elevations, patching schedules, and structured cabling standards
* Experience with ticketing systems and maintaining accurate documentation
* Strong understanding of basic networking and hardware troubleshooting
* Excellent attention to detail and adherence to processes
* Flexibility for shift-based or out-of-hours work (if required)
✅ Desirable Certifications (Not Essential)
* CompTIA Server+, Network+, or equivalent
* CNCI/ECS Advanced Comms/Comms ECS
* Data Centre Technician certifications (e.g. CDCTP)
* Health & Safety or Electrical Awareness certifications
* Manufacturer-specific hardware accreditations (Dell, Cisco, HP, etc.)
🚀 Why Join?
* Work in cutting-edge environments supporting some of the world’s most critical IT infrastructure
* Be part of a professional, high-performance technical team
* Clear progression routes into senior infrastructure roles or shift leads
* Competitive pay, shift flexibility, and a strong emphasis on training & development
📨 Apply now or reach out for more details.
Contact Louis Taylor – louis@digitalwaffle.co – 📞 07467 591137