Job Description:
Hands & Eyes Technician – Data Centre (On‑Site, Barrow)
Location: Barrow Data Centre
Employment Type: On‑Site | Full‑Time / Dayshift
About the Role
We’re looking for a dependable, detail‑focused Hands & Eyes Technician to provide on‑site, first‑line support for customer equipment hosted within the Barrow Data Centre. You’ll be the physical presence for remote engineering teams—performing visual checks, basic hardware actions, and equipment handling to ensure smooth operations and rapid issue resolution.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical curiosity, a responsible mindset, and a desire to work in a secure data‑centre environment.
What You’ll Do
As the on‑site Hands & Eyes Technician, you will:
1. Visually inspect equipment status indicators (LEDs) and report findings to customers.
2. Perform power‑cycles and physical resets based on detailed written instructions.
3. Verify power and cabling connectivity, ensuring all cables are correctly seated.
4. Test cable paths according to provided standards and procedures.
5. Connect crash carts (KVM) to assist with diagnosing failed reboots or hardware issues.
6. Insert or mount physical media to support system builds or troubleshooting.
7. Activate hardware controls as requested by customers.
8. Replace hot‑swappable components as guided by written intervention plans.
What You Bring
Technical Skills
9. Basic understanding of IT operations in large organisations.
10. General technical aptitude with interest in hardware and data‑centre environments.
11. Basic knowledge of server hardware and peripherals.
12. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, MS Office, and general PC hardware.
13. Basic networking knowledge (cables, ports, link lights, connectivity checks).
Personal Attributes
14. High level of reliability, responsibility, and professional integrity.
15. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
16. Calm, flexible approach when dealing with unexpected issues.
17. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
18. Customer‑focused and able to manage expectations effectively.
19. Fluency in English and the local language (spoken and written).
Preferred (but not required)
20. Previous data‑centre operations experience.
21. Familiarity with data‑centre processes, security protocols, and workflows.
22. Technical certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, N+, hardware or vendor certifications).
23. A technical degree or relevant vocational qualification.
Why Join Us?
24. Work at a high‑security, enterprise‑grade data‑centre supporting major customers.
25. Hands‑on technical exposure with training provided for specialised equipment.
26. A role that values precision, reliability, and continuous learning.
27. Become an essential part of a team responsible for keeping critical systems running.
At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.