HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Data Centre Engineer
Data Centre Engineer at HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD, based in Swindon, South West England, paying £38,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Swindon, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
12% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference 57477819
About the role
Our client is looking for an experienced Data Centre engineer to work on a shift basis (4on 4off Days & Nights) to specialise in activities such as cross connects, localised patching, racking and decommissioning.
Please note, you must have experience working within a Data Centre environment to be considered for this role.
Job Duties
- Provide support for both pre-scheduled and reactive operational workflows at the Swindon Data Centre or, as pre-arranged, at other locations.
- Plan and optimise the efficient use of Data Centre space and cabinet utilisation in accordance with Vodafone Hosting Data Centre Standards.
- Prepare quotations in alignment with defined standards and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs).
- Mount servers, storage, and network equipment in cabinets, adhering to current Data Centre standards.
- Install Data Centre cabling for managed solutions and internal networks, following design documentation and utilizing current copper, fibre, and patch panelling standards.
- Deliver pre- and post-sales support to relevant support specialists, Account Managers, and Service Managers.
- Manage Remedy/Service Now tickets, ensuring actions are completed within agreed internal OLAs or Customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Support governance activities by addressing any non-compliance issues and managing them to resolution.
- Investigate incidents and faults, identify root causes, and implement appropriate remedies.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports as required.
- Ensure corrective and repair work complies with current regulations.
Key Requirements
- Experience working in an operational Data Centre environment, including rack elevation design and handling server, storage, and network hardware.
- Skilled in the installation of network cross-connects and cabinet patching using copper and fibre cabling.
- Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving faults in live customer hosting solutions.
- Strong understanding of the mechanical and electrical configurations within a Data Centre.
Salary & Benefits
- £38,000 - £45,000
- Working on a 4on 4off shift (7am - 7pm & 7pm - 7am)
- 23 days annual leave entitlement
- Company pension
- Internal progression
- Additional training
Reference: 57477819 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
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