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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Onsite Hardware Engineer (L2/3) - **Company:** CDW Limited - **Location:** Swanwick, UK - **Salary:** £52,579.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, IBM AIX, HP Proliant, HP-UX, IBM Mainframe, IBM System P, Laser Printing, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Network Server, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Legacy Systems, Hardware Debugging - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5825872533 ## About the Role Essential Experience Hardware repair and maintenance experience within enterprise environments Knowledge of one or more of the following: * IBM Mainframes (9672, 2003, 2066, 2096) * IBM Tape Systems (3490, VTS, 3590) * EMC DASD Storage * STK DASD Storage Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills Experience working within critical or high-availability environments Excellent communication and customer-facing skills Desirable Experience * IBM PSeries Servers * HP ProLiant Servers * Dell and Sun Server platforms * PC hardware repair and custom builds * Dot Matrix and Laser Printer support * Electro-mechanical repair experience * Soldering and component-level repair skills * AIX, HP-UX or related infrastructure knowledge ## Description CDW is recruiting for an experienced Onsite Hardware Engineer (L2/3) to support critical infrastructure systems at a major customer site in Southampton. This is a hands-on engineering role focused primarily on hardware diagnostics, maintenance, and repair across a diverse range of enterprise and legacy platforms supporting a highly critical operational environment. Working within the onsite CDW workshop and across multiple machine rooms, you will play a key role in maintaining the performance, reliability and availability of essential IT infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing * Providing onsite hardware support for enterprise infrastructure and bespoke systems. * Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining IBM Mainframes, tape systems, storage arrays and server platforms. * Supporting legacy and modern hardware including PCs, printers and custom-built systems. * Applying electro-mechanical repair techniques and soldering skills to specialist equipment. * Troubleshooting and resolving hardware faults within critical operational environments. * Building strong relationships with customer stakeholders and attending technical meetings. * Following and improving documented processes and contributing to technical knowledge sharing. * Working independently while collaborating with wider engineering and support teams., * IBM Mainframes: 9672, 2003, 2066, 2096 * IBM Tape Systems: 3490, VTS, 3590 * EMC DASD Storage * STK DASD Storage * IBM PSeries Servers * HP ProLiant Servers * Dell and Sun Servers Client Devices * Lenovo ThinkStation * IBM PS2 * Dell, HP, Compaq and Sun PCs * Custom-built systems * Dot Matrix and Laser Printers CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)