London Data Centre Shift Engineer

London Data Centre Shift Engineer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support customer environments in a dynamic data centre with hands-on technical tasks.
  • Company: Join a leading tech company focused on innovation and customer satisfaction.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: 12-hour shifts with a focus on teamwork and customer relationships.
  • Why this job: Be part of a mission-critical team and enhance your technical skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience with HPE and Dell hardware, structured cabling, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

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 Pro Liant, HPE Blade System and Dell server hardware.
  • Experience working within a data centre environment.
  • Proven experience with structured cabling and patching activities.
  • Working knowledge of Service Now (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.

We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.

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