Field Data Centre Engineer
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Employment: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 rising to £44,000
Shifts: Mon-Fri Days
About the Role
TGS International are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Centre Engineer to join our client’s team in Bracknell. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting critical data centre operations, focusing on structured cabling, hardware installation, and infrastructure audits. This role comes with excellent opportunities for progression, with a clear salary growth pathway.
Key Responsibilities
* Rack and stack servers, network devices, and storage hardware.
* Accurately read and follow patching schedules.
* Deliver patching work to an exceptionally high standard.
* Audit, document, and improve existing hardware and cabling layouts.
* Install, terminate, and test Cat5e/6/6a and fibre structured cabling systems.
* Support the design and planning of new data centre deployments.
* Contribute to large-scale data centre migration projects.
What We’re Looking For
* Highly driven, motivated, and adaptable.
* Calm and effective under pressure with a “get the job done” mindset.
* Excellent team player with strong customer-facing skills.
* Organised, detail-focused, and punctual.
* Willing to take on additional responsibilities when required.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
* 3+ years’ experience in structured cabling and patching.
* 3+ years’ experience in data centre environments (ideally within DC Operations).
* Relevant cabling certification (CNCI, BTEC, City & Guilds, or BICSI).
* Deep knowledge of cabling installation best practices and testing (copper & fibre).
* Skilled in using testing equipment: OTDR, Fluke, Network Analyser, VFL.
* Strong understanding of CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, OM3/OM4, OS2 cabling systems.
* Hands-on experience in installation, termination, and testing of copper and fibre networks.
* Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding ability using industry-standard tools.
Benefits
* Company van provided
* 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Progression path to team leader then project manager
* Pension Scheme
* Not required to work weekend or on call