Data Centre Technician/Team Lead

Join a growing Data Centre team where hands-on technical expertise is valued and leadership potential is developed. This role is ideal for an experienced Data Centre Technician ready to step into a Team Leader position, or someone with strong aspirations to progress into management over time.

Your new role

• Install, maintain and decommission server, network and storage hardware
• Perform copper and fibre cabling, patching and remote hands support
• Act as a technical escalation point and support junior technicians
• Lead client interactions, access hosting and service meetings
• Drive operational standards, documentation and workspace improvements
• Support recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of new team members
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rota for critical Data Centre operations

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in Data Centre environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of issues
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
• Eligibility for SC and BPSS security clearance
• A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and develop into leadership

What we offer

• Relocation package or sign-on bonus is potentially available
• Clear progression path into Team Leader and management roles
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Data Centre technologies
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development support
• Opportunity to work with major clients in a professional environment

Location: Newcastle (Data Centre site)

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm + on call