Data Centre Engineer

Data Centre Engineer

Onnec – A leading independent technology partner and global integrator with over 30 years of experience and a team of 800+ experts.

Base pay range:
The range is provided by Onnec. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Working within a prestigious client data centre, the position is very customer orientated and requires a strong focus on customer requirements.

Primary site:
Watford or Farnborough.

• Complete installation checklists and patching schedules.
• Rack and install new hardware, patch and test all cabling.
• Ensure all installations meet standards and follow 2PV where required.
• Complete decommission checklists and remove equipment safely.
• Process all media according to security procedures and store removed equipment appropriately.
• Update Nlyte for all Adds, Moves and Changes.
• Complete DCIM audits accurately and escalate discrepancies to DCM/DCS.
• Conduct daily floor walks and health checks, raising issues in the correct systems.
• Ensure checks are completed to required standards every day.
• Verify approvals and status before starting any change work.
• Complete change tasks, document outcomes, and communicate results to the requestor.
• Respond to incidents and faults within SLAs.
• Troubleshoot hardware/cabling issues and manage work orders in Remedy when authorised.
• Manage visitor access, verify change windows, complete visitor logs, and maintain temporary access cards.
• Ensure data halls and office spaces remain safe for all attendees.
• Provide clear handovers so the next shift is fully aware of ongoing tasks and outstanding activities.
• Complete weekly stock checks and keep storage areas orderly.
• Re‑use available stock where appropriate and manage deliveries with third parties.
• Update switch port records following changes, incidents, or cable moves.
• Receive, verify, and store all deliveries; ensure records match delivery notes.
• Manage HDD/media destruction and asset retirement processes.
• Ensure forms and tracking are completed accurately 100% of the time.
• Communicate any rota or shift changes promptly and ensure schedules are up to date.
• Keep office and storerooms organised.
• Attend meetings on time, respond to client emails promptly, and support DCM/DCS/SDM as needed.
• Proactively identify improvements in daily tasks and processes.

• Experience of working in high‑risk environments and Data Centres.
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure technologies and networking concepts.
• Competent in MS Office and helpdesk/service delivery applications.
• A reliable individual.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A flexible approach to shift patterns.
• The ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Information Technology.
• Industries:
  Construction.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion;
Onnec has achieved the Investors in Diversity Foundational Award.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience, click apply now to be considered as our Data Centre Engineer – we’d love to hear from you!