Data Centre Operations Engineer
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
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.
Requirements
Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in SharePoint?, * CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations awareness: must have
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Data centre infrastructure knowledge: must have
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Equipment configuration and installation experience: must have
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Rack and stack operations: must have
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Site survey and planning experience: nice to have
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Supplier coordination and project management: nice to have
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Hands-on experience working within internal networks (e.g., 21CN) or data centre environments.
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Strong understanding of copper and fibre optic installation and testing methodologies.
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Previous experience leading engineering teams or coaching others to achieve high performance.
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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.
Benefits & conditions
- 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