North Acton, London, UKI’m currently recruiting for an experienced Data Centre Team Leader to join a growing technology and infrastructure business, supporting a major client’s critical data centre environment in North Acton.This is a hands-on leadership role managing a team of 4+ Data Centre Operations Engineers, overseeing MAC (Moves, Adds & Changes), BAU activities, IT hardware deployments and structured cabling within a 24/7 environment.The role:• Continental shift pattern – 4 days on / 4 days off• 12-hour shifts• Overtime paid where required• Site-based in North Acton• Candidates should ideally live within approximately a 1-hour commute of the siteWhat you’ll be doing:• Leading and supervising a team of 4+ DC Operations Engineers• Managing MAC and BAU activities across the data centre• Overseeing server, network hardware and rack installations• Copper and fibre patching, SFP installations and connectivity testing• Supporting break/fix, troubleshooting and daily data centre health checks• Managing change records, asset management and ticketing systems• Coordinating equipment moves, decommissions and disposals• Managing third-party access, deliveries and vendor activities• Supporting incident management and service delivery• Training, mentoring and supporting new team members• Leading shift activities and supporting projects from design through to handover• Working closely with the client, Data Centre Manager and Service Delivery Manager to improve operational processesWhat we’re looking for:• Essential: previous experience working within a banking or financial services IT environment• Strong Data Centre MAC experience, particularly IT hardware deployment• Extensive structured cabling experience across copper and fibre• Strong fault-finding and testing experience, ideally using Fluke equipment• Knowledge of FTP, UTP and optical fibre cabling standards• Proven team leadership/supervisory experience• Strong understanding of asset management and ticketing systems• Experience with complex change management and service delivery• Experience managing third-party vendors and services• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills• Comfortable working in a 24/7 operational environmentCertifications such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, BICSI, CDCTP, CCNA DC or ITIL would be advantageous.If you're an experienced Data Centre Team Leader, DC Operations Lead or Senior Data Centre Engineer with banking/financial services experience and looking for your next opportunity in London, I’d be keen to hear from you.Apply HereLisa ScarlettLead Technology Consultant lisas@eligo.co.uk 020 8971 1888
Data Centre Team Leader employer: Eligo Recruitment
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