Data Centre Engineer; x2 – Hardware Support - Technology Providers

Join one of the world’s most respected enterprise technology providers, supporting mission‑critical infrastructure for global financial clients. They are a global technology solutions organisation and wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 enterprise. Operating across 11 European countries with over 1,800 employees, the company delivers advanced field services, cloud, infrastructure, and automation capabilities. They are deeply committed to training, internal progression, and maintaining a collaborative, people‑first culture.

As a Data Centre Engineer, you’ll work across two of London’s flagship data centres, Lewisham and Canary Wharf, providing hands‑on server and hardware support across HPE and Dell environments.

You’ll be part of a 24/7 operations team that keeps enterprise infrastructure running flawlessly. Expect world‑class training opportunities, access to test labs, and genuine career progression, whether that’s into High‑Performance Computing, Project Management, or internal moves into the global parent company.

This is a brilliant opportunity for engineers who want to develop their technical skills in a structured, well‑supported environment while working on one of the largest financial sector accounts in the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity, get in touch and apply today!

• Perform installations, maintenance, and repairs on customer hardware including HPE and Dell servers.
• Replace hard drives, DIMMs, processors, system boards, and other components.
• Carry out data centre cabling activities — installation, termination, patching, and testing (CAT5e, CAT6/6A, fibre).
• Support IMAC/D (Install, Move, Add, Change, Decommission) processes and data centre facilities management.
• Escort vendors and third‑party engineers onsite, manage access requests, and oversee goods in/out.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring all SLAs and service standards are met.
• Log, track, and update all work in Service Now (SNOW).
• Work collaboratively within a 24/7 support team, ensuring consistent service coverage.

• Strong hands‑on experience with HPE Pro Liant and Dell server hardware.
• Proven experience in a data centre or hardware support environment.
• Solid knowledge of cabling practices (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, fibre).
• Familiarity with Service Now or similar ticketing systems.
• Understanding of ESD and Health & Safety procedures in a DC environment.
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑facing professionalism.
• Calm, logical approach to troubleshooting under pressure.

• Experience supporting financial or enterprise environments.
• Exposure to network cabling or facilities management tasks.

• Competitive salary with shift allowance and London weighting.
• 24/7 rotating shift pattern (12‑hour shifts) — 7 days/nights on, 7 off, over a 3‑week rotation (10 shifts total).
• Extensive training via HPE’s Skillsoft portal (including vendor certifications such as CCNA).
• Test labs onsite for hands‑on learning and skill development.
• Clear routes for internal progression — into HPC, PMO, or global enterprise teams.
• Supportive culture with flexibility and strong recognition for technical excellence.

• £40,000 base + £1,966 Inner London Allowance + £5,158 Shift Allowance
• (Total package: approx. £47,000 per annum)

• Primary site:
  Lewisham Data Centre (preferred)
• Secondary site:
  Canary Wharf Data Centre