Data Center Engineer

Job Description

Data Centre Engineer

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £35,000 – £44,000

Role Overview:

Work within a prestigious client data centre delivering IMACD (Install, Move, Add, Change, Decommission) and incident resolution services across workplace technologies and data centre operations. Customer-focused with a mix of small and large-scale tasks, from patching and fault-finding to equipment refreshes and installations.

Shift Pattern:

• 12-hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off
• Rotating: 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am
• 24x7x365 operational support

Key Responsibilities:

• Change control management
• Incident management and resolution
• Asset management and tracking
• Supervision/escorting of 3rd party vendors
• Installation and decommissioning of network hardware and structured cabling
• Compliance with health & safety, manufacturer, client, and quality standards and processes

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in high-risk environments and data centres
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts
• Competent with MS Office and Helpdesk/Service Delivery applications
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to flexible shift patterns
• Reliable, with clear communication skills at all levels

Additional Notes:

• Role is customer-facing
• Some travel may be required
• Reports to local Service Delivery Manager

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programmes
• Career development and training, including apprenticeships and on-the-job coaching
• Inclusive workplace culture, with support for and inclusion
• Annual performance-related bonus, based on individual and company performance
• Workplace perks, such as free fruit and a supportive team environment