Datacenter Technician

Job Title: Data Centre Technician

Location: Slough

Type: Contract

Start: ASAP

Pay: Competitive

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Data Centre Technician to support data centre build and expansion projects. The role is hands-on and focused on preparing and installing critical IT hardware, cabling, and connectivity to ensure smooth deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out rack and stack activities, including safely moving, positioning, and securing servers and storage equipment into data centre racks according to deployment standards.
• Perform pre-cabling work, ensuring racks are properly prepared with the correct power, fibre, and copper connections before hardware installation.
• Complete patching tasks, including connecting servers and network equipment with structured cabling, labelling connections clearly, and ensuring cabling is neat, organised, and compliant with data centre standards.
• Check that all installed hardware and cabling is secure, tested, and ready for configuration by engineering teams.
• Follow build documentation, deployment checklists, and ticketing processes to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, complying with all data centre security and health and safety requirements.

Requirements:

• Experience in data centre operations, hardware installation, or structured cabling.
• Skilled in rack and stack procedures, including handling of servers, storage, and networking equipment.
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems (fibre and copper) and patching standards.
• Strong attention to detail with an organised approach to labelling and documentation.
• Flexible and able to work in fast-paced environments with strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certifications (CompTIA, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent).
• Experience working in hyperscale data centres, telecoms, or other relevant technical environments.