At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to customise and install enterprise server and networking equipment.
- Company: Leading technology organisation with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Earn £15.99 per hour, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-performance datacentre deployments.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience in datacentre environments and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.99 - 15.99 £ per hour.
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire (On-site)
Department: Logistics & Technology Services
Pay Rate: £15.99 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Datacentre Engineer to join our Logistics & Technology Services team, supporting from our Hatfield Integration Centre. This is a hands-on, on-site role focused on the customisation, deployment, and installation of enterprise server and networking equipment within high-performance datacentre environments. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical and technical background, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently. Working closely with operational, consultancy, and infrastructure teams, you will play a key role in delivering critical customer deployments to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Rack and stack servers, network switches, routers, and other enterprise hardware.
- Install power and data cabling within server and networking racks.
- Read and follow rack elevation diagrams and patching schedules/cut sheets.
- Support remote network and systems administrators by carrying out on-site installation activities.
- Install, route, and test fibre optic cabling.
- Apply basic IP addressing under instruction.
- Assist with the installation and configuration of UPS systems (desirable).
- Work collaboratively with engineering, project management, and infrastructure teams to deliver projects on time.
- Follow all health and safety procedures, industry standards, and environmental guidelines.
- Ensure work is completed to agreed service levels (SLAs) and quality standards.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous hands-on experience working within a datacentre environment.
- Good understanding of structured cabling solutions.
- Experience installing and testing fibre optic cabling.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Comfortable performing physical, hands-on technical work.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and SLAs.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) or hyperscale datacentres.
- Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), remote monitoring tools, or facility controls.
- Experience installing or configuring UPS systems.
- OSHA 10/30 certification or equivalent health and safety qualification (preferred but not essential).
What You'll Bring
- A proactive approach to solving technical challenges.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- A commitment to safe working practices and delivering high-quality installations.
- A willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced technical environment.
What We Offer
- £15.99 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern (08:00 - 16:00)
- Opportunity to work with a leading technology organisation.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale datacentre deployments.
If you're an experienced Datacentre Engineer looking to join a dynamic team delivering enterprise infrastructure solutions for a leading technology organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team where your technical expertise will make a real impact.
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