Data Centre Engineer

Salary: £30,000 - 42,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar Data Centre role.
• We need experience working in high-risk environments and Data Centres.
• Knowledge of DCIM tools and standards is desirable.
• Experience using ServiceNow, Remedy, or another ticketing system is desirable.
• We need strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• You should have sound knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts.
• You must be competent in MS Office and helpdesk or service delivery applications.
• We value a reliable team player who can also work on their own initiative.
• You should be able to work under pressure and in an unsupervised environment.
• A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.
• You must communicate clearly in writing and verbally at all levels.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills are required.

Responsibilities:

• We work a 24x7x365 shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off.
• We manage change control, incident management, and incident resolution.
• We manage and track assets.
• We supervise and escort third-party vendors.
• We plan and implement IT hardware installations in line with strict Data Centre standards.
• We plan and decommission network hardware and structured cabling.
• We update all relevant documentation and inventories.
• We complete service requests within agreed SLA targets.
• We ensure compliance with client health and safety procedures.
• We ensure compliance with manufacturers and clients quality standards.
• We comply with approved client and support services processes.
• We maintain security procedures for Data Centres.
• We maintain Data Centre toolsets that support service and management.
• We provide management and governance over the Data Centre.
• We work closely with facilities providers to maximise energy efficiency savings.
• We support the day-to-day running of the Data Centre, including installations, decommissions, changes, and maintenance.
• We contribute to Data Centre-related service improvement projects.
• We perform basic server configuration, including IDRAC and ILO.
• We carry out fault finding and escalation.
• We handle racking, stacking, moves, changes, decommissioning, and patching.
• We support major infrastructure projects, including power outages and replacements.
• We manage complex inter-rack and room cable infrastructure to support stable IT and desktop connectivity.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• Network
• Security
• ServiceNow

More:

We are a rapidly growing organisation committed to attracting and retaining the highest calibre of people, and we work hard to create a challenging, supportive, and satisfying environment for our employees. We have achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award, reflecting our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. This role is based in Acton, West London, where you will join a small team supporting a prestigious international financial organisation as a multi-skilled Data Centre Engineer.

last updated 31 week of 2026