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# Data Center Engineer

- **Company:** Datum Datacentres Ltd
- **Location:** Wythenshawe, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £35,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Routing, Microsoft SharePoint
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5799822825

## About the Role

* Experience in working within a data centre environment
 * Understanding of data centre systems and infrastructure
 * Experience of working with helpdesk systems and client ticket management
 * Strong understanding of data centre/server cabling
 * In-depth knowledge of hardware concepts and physical component installations
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Proficient IT skills, particularly in MS Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
 * Positive attitude and ability to contribute to team culture
 * Good understanding of data centre operations practices (advantageous)
 * Experience of structured cabling planning & deployment (advantageous)
 * Knowledge of BMS systems and toolsets (advantageous)
 * Understanding of server technologies, networking, switching, and routing (advantageous)
 * Knowledge of electrical power and IT cabling systems/standards (advantageous)
 * Exposure to data centre cooling and power SLAs (advantageous)

## Description

* Assisting with the management of the data centre environment in line with good practice and company policy
 * Monitoring and managing our data centre BMS systems (on site and remotely)
 * Responding to alerts and incidents in a timely manner
 * Managing requests for change and incident tickets within the engineering service desk call queue
 * Installing server racking, equipment, and structured cabling as required
 * Implementing solutions for new clients and providing technical remote hands service to live clients
 * Installing cross connect cables and understanding client-defined patching plans
 * Collecting deliveries, transporting items for clients, and maintaining client delivery inventory lists
 * Performing general data centre logistics tasks
 * Undertaking any related ad hoc data centre tasks

Technologies:

 * Excel
 * Hardware
 * Support
 * Security
 * SharePoint
 * SMB


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