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# Datacenter Engineer

- **Company:** Interaction Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Hatfield, UK
- **Salary:** £33,259.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Cabling, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Network Switches, Network Routers, High Performance Computing, Network Server
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4308d632977022c

## About the Role

This is a hands-on, on-site role focused on the customisation, deployment, and installation of enterprise server and networking equipment within high-performance datacentre environments. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical and technical background, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently.

Working closely with operational, consultancy, and infrastructure teams, you will play a key role in delivering critical customer deployments to the highest standards., Essential Skills & Experience:

 * Previous hands-on experience working within a datacentre environment
 * Good understanding of structured cabling solutions
 * Experience installing and testing fibre optic cabling
 * Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills
 * High attention to detail and commitment to quality
 * Comfortable performing physical, hands-on technical work
 * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
 * Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and SLAs

Desirable Skills:

 * Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale datacentres
 * Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), remote monitoring tools, or facility controls
 * Experience installing or configuring UPS systems
 * OSHA 10/30 certification or equivalent health and safety qualification (preferred but not essential)

What You'll Bring:

 * A proactive approach to solving technical challenges
 * Excellent communication skills
 * A strong focus on customer satisfaction
 * A commitment to safe working practices and delivering high-quality installations
 * A willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Datacentre Engineer to join our Logistics & Technology Services team, supporting from our Hatfield Integration Centre., * Rack and stack servers, network switches, routers, and other enterprise hardware

 * Install power and data cabling within server and networking racks
 * Read and follow rack elevation diagrams and patching schedules/cut sheets
 * Support remote network and systems administrators by carrying out on-site installation activities
 * Install, route, and test fibre optic cabling
 * Apply basic IP addressing under instruction
 * Assist with the installation and configuration of UPS systems (desirable)
 * Work collaboratively with engineering, project management, and infrastructure teams to deliver projects on time
 * Follow all health and safety procedures, industry standards, and environmental guidelines
 * Ensure work is completed to agreed service levels (SLAs) and quality standards


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