Data Center Technician - United Kingdom - Coventry - On-site

About the Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Coventry, United Kingdom. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

£30,000-40,000/year (GBP annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development allowance

  • Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule
  • Full-time permanent position

  • Standard business hours with on-call rotation

  • Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment

  • Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

  • Execute hardware deployments and decommissions

  • Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)

  • Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting

  • Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking

  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams

  • Participate in capacity planning and upgrades

  • 3+ years data center operations experience

  • Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience with rack and stack operations

  • Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments

  • Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred

  • Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred

  • Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred

  • Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred

  • Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred

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