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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # London Data Centre Shift Engineer - **Company:** CDS Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HP BladeSystems, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Hardware Infrastructure, Servicenow - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815149802-london-data-centre-shift-engineer ## About the Role This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a mission-critical environment., * Strong knowledge of HPE ProLiant, HPE BladeSystem and Dell server hardware. * Experience working within a data centre environment. * Proven experience with structured cabling and patching activities. * Working knowledge of ServiceNow (SNOW). * Understanding of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures and best practices. * Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements within a data centre environment. * Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. * Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. ## Description We are looking for a Data Centre Engineer to join our team, supporting customer environments across Lewisham and London Docklands on a 24x7x365 shift rotation. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support for HPE and Dell server hardware within a multi-vendor data centre environment, as well as delivering structured cabling services including installation, termination, patching and testing of copper and fibre-optic infrastructure. You will also carry out a range of data centre operational activities, including IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change and Decommission) tasks, escorting third-party engineers, managing site access requests and supporting goods-in/goods-out processes. This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a mission-critical environment. Key Responsibilities * Installation, maintenance and break-fix support of customer hardware. * Hardware support and replacement activities for HPE and Dell server estates. * Installation, termination, patching and testing of structured cabling and fibre-optic infrastructure. * Deliver data centre operational and facilities support activities. * Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. * Diagnose and resolve technical issues, escalating where necessary to meet agreed SLAs. * Provide timely updates to customers throughout the incident lifecycle. * Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing. * Remain calm under pressure and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem resolution. Required Skills & Experience * Strong knowledge of HPE ProLiant, HPE BladeSystem and Dell server hardware. * Experience working within a data centre environment. * Proven experience with structured cabling and patching activities. * Working knowledge of ServiceNow (SNOW). * Understanding of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures and best practices. * Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements within a data centre environment. * Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. * Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills. Additional Information * Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), including weekends and public holidays. * Primary Location: Lewisham, South East London. * Secondary Location: London Docklands (as required). * Security Clearance: Security vetting required for site access. Equal Opportunity Employment At CDS we are an equal opportunity employer. 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