IT Hardware Technician

Amour Recruitment
Portsmouth, UK
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£30,000.0 - £37,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Engineering Data Centers Networking Hardware System Testing Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software Peripherals SC Clearance Computer Equipment Information Technology Network Server

Job description

  • Configure, deploy, maintain, relocate, and decommission IT infrastructure including servers, storage, network equipment, desktop hardware, racks, and associated peripherals.
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware faults, perform testing, quality assurance activities, and support system validation processes.
  • Design and implement rack layouts, structured cabling solutions, patching schedules, and asset labelling in line with industry best practice.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, asset records, inventory information, and support compliance requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with project managers, infrastructure teams, vendors, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Produce and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and promote a safety-first culture.
  • Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and support day-to-day operational activities.
  • Assist with logistics activities including equipment handling, loading/unloading, and deployment preparation.

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals with a passion for technology, hardware, and infrastructure engineering who enjoy working in a hands-on environment and contributing to high-profile client projects., * Experience in hardware engineering, infrastructure engineering, data centre operations, or a similar technical role.

  • Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, and IT infrastructure technologies.
  • Experience with hardware installation, structured cabling, asset management, and troubleshooting.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Full UK driving licence and valid passport.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally, including occasional overnight stays and out-of-hours work.
  • Ability to pass BS7858 screening and obtain/hold UK Security Clearance (SC).
  • Experience within data centre environments, RAMS production, or team leadership would be highly advantageous.

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging infrastructure projects.
  • Exposure to enterprise-level data centre and customer environments.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing technology business.

Hours: 8:30-17:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: £30,000 to £37,500 DOE. With overtime availability.

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