Datacenter Technician

Job Title: Data Centre Engineer Location: Slough/Faringdon Salary: £30,000.00 to £38,000.00 We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Data Centre Engineer to join a leading organisation in Hertfordshire. You will play a vital role as part of a small team providing critical Data Centre services to a prestigious international financial organisation. Responsibilities: As a Data Centre Engineer, you will:

• Work on a 24x7x365 shift pattern, including day and night rotations.
• Manage change control processes.
• Resolve incidents and manage assets effectively.
• Supervise and escort third-party vendors.
• Plan and implement IT hardware installations adhering to strict Data Centre standards.
• Manage the decommissioning of network hardware and structured cabling.
• Update relevant documentation and inventories.
• Complete service requests within agreed SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and quality standards.
• Follow approved processes and security protocols for Data Centre operations.

• Maintain Data Centre toolsets for support and management.
• Oversee Data Centre governance and collaborate with facilities providers to enhance energy efficiency.
• Ensure the successful day-to-day running of the Data Centre, including installations, changes, and maintenance.
• Work on Data Centre-related service improvement and infrastructure projects.
• Perform basic server configuration tasks (e.g., IDRAC, ILO).
• Conduct fault finding, escalation, racking, stacking, moves, changes, decommissioning, and patching.
• Manage complex inter-rack and inter-room cable infrastructures to ensure IT stability.

• Proven experience working in high-risk environments and Data Centres.
• Knowledge of DCIM tools and standards (desirable).
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar ticketing systems (desirable).
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts.
• Proficiency in MS Office and helpdesk/service delivery applications.
• Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative and independence in completing tasks.
• Flexibility with shift patterns.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative abilities.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.