Data Centre Engineer
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience working in a data centre or critical infrastructure environment</li><li>Strong understanding of physical server hardware and installations</li><li>Good working knowledge of structured cabling standards and practices</li><li>Experience using ticketing or service desk systems</li><li>A proactive, hands-on attitude with a desire to learn and develop</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Solid general IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Familiarity with monitoring or building management systems (desirable)</li><li>Basic understanding of networking (switching, routing) (desirable)</li><li>Awareness of power, cooling, and resilience concepts within critical environments (desirable)</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Support daily operations of the data centre in line with established processes and best practice</li><li>Monitor infrastructure systems and respond to alerts and incidents promptly</li><li>Manage incidents, changes, and service requests via a ticketing/helpdesk platform</li><li>Install and maintain server racks, hardware, and structured cabling</li><li>Deliver responsive, high-quality remote hands support to customers within SLA</li><li>Install and manage cross-connects in accordance with documented patching plans</li><li>Receive and manage equipment deliveries, including inventory tracking and logistics</li><li>Liaise with external technical and mechanical service providers as required</li><li>Carry out general operational and ad hoc data centre tasks</li><li>Participate in a rotating on-call schedule</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Hardware</li><li>Support</li><li>Security</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are recruiting for a client-facing Data Centre Engineer to support the day-to-day operation of a secure, high-availability data centre environment based in Farnborough. This role offers hands-on exposure to critical infrastructure, close interaction with customers, and the opportunity to support complex IT environments within a growing technical operation. Successful candidates must live within 30 minutes of the Farnborough site, and we offer benefits such as a performance-related bonus, private medical insurance, life and income protection cover, a pension scheme, sick pay, on-site parking, company events, and food and refreshment benefits.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>