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# Data Centre Engineer - Manchester

- **Company:** onnecgroup
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Information Technology, Servicenow
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/data-centre-engineer/onnecgroup-com-job108139960

## About the Role

* Experience of working in high-risk environments and Data Centres
 * Knowledge of DCIM tools and standards (desirable)
 * Experience of ServiceNow, Remedy or other ticketing system (desirable)
 * Attention to detail and proactive
 * Sound Knowledge of Infrastructure Technologies & Networking Concepts
 * Competent in MS Office and Helpdesk/Service Delivery Applications
 * A reliable individual and team player
 * The ability to work under pressure
 * Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised
 * A flexible approach to shift patterns
 * The ability to communicate clearly both written & verbally, at all levels
 * Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
 * Applicants must have previous experience in a similar role

## Description

* Working a 24x7x365 shift pattern of 4 days on 4 days off, 4 nights on 4 nights off
 * Change control management
 * Incident management and resolution
 * Management and tracking of Assets
 * Supervision and escorting of 3rd Party Vendors
 * Planning and implementation of all IT hardware installations adhering to strict Data Centre Standards.
 * Planning and decommission of network hardware and structured cabling
 * Updating all relevant documentation and inventories
 * Completing all service requests, within the agreed SLA
 * Compliance with ONNEC's and Client Health & Safety procedures
 * Compliance with Manufacturers, ONNEC's and Clients Quality Standards
 * Compliance to Clients and Support Services approved processes
 * Ensure security procedures with reference to Data Centres are complied with.

Task Description:

 * Maintenance of Data Centre toolsets that assist with support and management
 * Management and governance over the DC
 * Work closely with our facilities providers to maximise energy efficiency savings
 * Successful day to day running of the Data Centre, including installations, decommissions, changes and maintenance
 * Data Centre related service improvement projects
 * Basic configuration of server (IDRAC, ILO)
 * Fault finding and escalation
 * Racking, stacking, moves, changes, decommissioning , patching
 * Data Centre related major infrastructure projects including power outages and replacements
 * Managing complex inter-rack/room cable infrastructure, providing a stable platform for IT infrastructure and desktop connectivity