Data Centre Operations Engineer (South London - Croydon)

As an on-site engineer you will have the opportunity to visit multiple data centre sites across the country with travel provided via a BT van. You will work hands-on with installation and configuration and be part of a growing 30-person engineering team with opportunities for career progression into professional roles or planning functions., * Delivering projects and activities related to the job role whilst following the correct processes.

• Providing technical guidance for peers, graduates and apprentices undertaking team activities.
• Contributing to collaborative goals
• Acting as a mentor/role model to others and provide coaching to the local/wider team.
• Using recognised tools, such as SharePoint and internal configuration systems to improve knowledge sharing and successfully undertake projects and/or team activities.
• Enhance the profitability and customer satisfaction of BT's U platforms by providing physical design and deployment services that are best in class for reliability, cost and timeliness.
• Support the work of the team by providing accurate, reliable, insightful and timely business engineering interventions.
• Undertake physical installations across the UK in support of BT lines of business.

• CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations awareness: must have

• Data centre infrastructure knowledge: must have

• Equipment configuration and installation experience: must have

• Rack and stack operations: must have

• Site survey and planning experience: nice to have

• Supplier coordination and project management: nice to have

• Hands-on experience working within internal networks (e.g., 21CN) or data centre environments.

• Strong understanding of copper and fibre optic installation and testing methodologies.

• Previous experience leading engineering teams or coaching others to achieve high performance.

• Working safely at heights or using ladders for extended periods.

Security Clearance

• This role requires BPSS, SC, and NPPV clearance. Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo these checks.

A valid UK driving license is a requirement for this role.

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.

• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.

• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service

• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues

• 2 weeks carer's leave

• World-class training and development opportunities

• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

• On completion of training journey, opportunity for On Call and/or overtime earning uplift

• Career development opportunity into Advanced or Technical support roles

• Mon-Fri core attendance days

• Weekends and B/Holidays not included ion core attendance -work life balance, time with family, etc

• Some flexibility for start/end times

• Work vehicle provided

• Ability to park work vehicle from home, saves on personal transport cost

• Work tools provided

• Uniform and all PPE provided

• Health & Wellbeing support team - EAP, Mental Health/OHS/Physiotherapy

• My Benefits and My Discounts - various options available including EE discounts, share plans