Data Centre Operations Technician
D R Newitt & Associates
Horley, United Kingdom
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Compensation
£ 28KJob location
Horley, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Computer Engineering
Data Centers
Networking Hardware
Networking Basics
Computer Equipment
Information Technology
Network Support
Network Server
Hardware Debugging
Job description
Working as part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of live data centre environments, ensuring customer infrastructure is installed, maintained and supported to the highest standards., * Installing, relocating and decommissioning servers, networking equipment and associated hardware.
- Carrying out rack and stack activities within customer cabinets.
- Completing structured cabling, copper and fibre patching, and maintaining high standards of cable management.
- Providing remote hands support for customers and internal engineering teams.
- Assisting with hardware diagnostics, basic troubleshooting and infrastructure deployments.
- Supporting asset management, equipment audits and documentation.
- Assisting with change requests, planned maintenance and project work.
- Monitoring operational environments and escalating issues where required.
- Maintaining excellent customer service through clear communication and timely updates.
- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and security procedures.
Requirements
This opportunity would suit someone with a genuine passion for technology who enjoys working with computer hardware and wants to develop within a technical operations environment.
Suitable backgrounds include:
- Engineering graduates (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering).
- Computer Science or IT graduates.
- IT Support or Service Desk professionals.
- Infrastructure or Network Support Technicians.
- Hardware Repair or PC Build Technicians.
- Candidates with strong personal interests in building PCs, computer hardware or networking.
You'll ideally have:
- A good understanding of computer hardware and networking fundamentals.
- Experience installing or troubleshooting PC components, servers or networking equipment, whether professionally, academically or as a hobby.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- A willingness to learn and develop within a growing organisation.
- A full UK driving licence (preferred).
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Annual leave
- Company pension, * Monday to Friday working hours (37.5 hours per week).
- No regular night shifts.
- Additional paid call-out opportunities.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical benefits.
- Travel expenses reimbursed where applicable.
- Comprehensive training and career development.
- The opportunity to build a career within one of the UK's fastest-growing data centre businesses.
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year