Data Centre Engineer

Description

This is a permanent shift-based role on a 4-on 4-off basis (including nights and weekends), 12 hours per each shift.

You will be required to work out of both Maidstone and Dartford sites, so the ability to get to both sites is essential.

About Our Client

Our client, Custodian Data Centres, is an award-winning innovative Data Centre, Network and Cloud services provider based in Maidstone and Dartford, Kent. They are seeking a Data Centre Engineer to join their forever growing team.

They have been operating for over 12 years and are proud to have achieved 100% uptime for the entirety of that period. They design, build and manage everything in house – you’ll be part of the team behind this.

The Role

Our client has an opportunity within their DC Engineering team for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn and put those skills to use in a working environment, keeping businesses up and running around the world. The role is split across both their Maidstone and Dartford premises on a rota pattern.

The role offers ample opportunity to gain exposure to multiple technologies. You will be involved in monitoring and adjusting cooling and electrical systems, onboarding new clients and providing client support via telephone, email and in person within the data centre.

As well as the experience you will gain, you will be a part of a small team behind one of the most well-connected networks in the UK. In turn, they will also provide you with free U space if you wish to build your own lab.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

Providing support and remote hands for clientsRunning and testing cables for the network and infrastructureDiagnosing and resolving hardware issuesUse of monitoring systems to identify potential issuesNetwork and workstation troubleshootingProactively working to update and process tickets within our client’s system

This role will suit someone who is a self-starter and has the right attitude to learn and move forwards, as our client will provide training where required.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of IT Helpdesk Technician, Systems Engineer, Helpdesk Support, Junior Network Engineer, Data Centre Engineer, Data Centre Operations Specialist, Data centre Infrastructure Engineer, Data Centre Systems Engineer, Data Centre Technician, or Data Centre Network Engineer, will also be considered for this role.

If you are a Data Analyst or similar, please DO NOT apply.

Requirements

The successful applicant will:

Have excellent communication skillsHave a keen attention to detail and a strong customer service orientationHave good IT troubleshooting skillsHave good analytical skillsHave basic knowledge of Windows and Linux environmentsHave a basic understanding of computer networkingHave a full UK driving licence and be willing to commute to both our client’s premises in Dartford and Maidstone easily Must be a UK citizen or have the right to work

Benefits

What They Offer / Benefits:

Night Shift Allowance per night shift workedA challenging and rewarding environmentThe opportunity to learn new technologiesPrivate health insurance after completion of probationary periodFree secure onsite parkingEncouraged personal developmentUp to 28 Days Paid Holiday (extra based on length of service)Free Virtual Machine for staff membersTop of the range Cisco Lab onsiteGenerous pension schemePotential for Exam Funding (i.e. CCNA, CompTIA Security+ etc.)Salary: £25,750 – £30,000 per annum

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