datacenter engeineer

Datacentre Engineer

Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire (On-site)
Department: Logistics & Technology Services
Work Location: Hatfield

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.

For more information please call Jay in our Letchworth office (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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