Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.
£30,000-40,000/year (GBP annual)
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development allowance
Certification sponsorship
Full-time permanent position
Standard business hours with on-call rotation
Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable
Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
3+ years data center operations experience
Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Experience with rack and stack operations
Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred