Data Centre Engineer - Smart Hands

Who are we? At Technimove, we’re passionate about transforming the way the world’s leading IT service providers manage their data centres. As the market leader in Data Centre Transformations, we deliver high-quality Professional Services and Data Centre Migrations for global clients, from ambitious start-ups to some of the most recognisable names in tech. Our secret weapon? Our people. Known as our TechniPeople, we’ve built a diverse, supportive, and ambitious team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and passion. Some of our colleagues have been with us for over a decade, while many others are just starting their journey — but all share the same energy, drive, and love for what we do. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to extend or move into a permanent position. The Role: We are seeking a Data Centre Engineer to support ongoing operations across multiple data centre sites in the West London and Slough area. This role is hands-on and business-critical, ensuring the smooth installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of data centre infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for hardware handling, cabling, troubleshooting, and supporting customer requests as part of a high-performing team in a mission-critical environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring uptime, reliability, and operational excellence in line with industry best practices. Key responsibilities: • Server Installation & Decommissioning – Perform full lifecycle handling of data centre hardware, including installation, racking, stacking, cabling, power connection, and de-racking of enterprise-grade servers (Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Cisco UCS, etc.). • Cabling & Infrastructure Management – Install, patch, and label copper (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A) and fibre (LC/SC/MPO) cabling to structured cabling standards, maintaining clear documentation and cable management discipline. • Basic Break/Fix & Troubleshooting – Conduct physical troubleshooting of hardware and connectivity issues under the guidance of remote engineering teams, ensuring timely restoration of service. • Remote / Smart Hands Support – Act as on-site support for customer or network operations teams, executing work requests, performing visual inspections, and providing remote eyes-and-hands assistance via established ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira). • Power & Environmental Awareness – Safely manage connections to PDUs, UPS feeds, and redundant power circuits, adhering to load balance and safety best practices. • Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate installation and maintenance logs, audit records, and photo documentation to ensure full traceability and compliance. • Health & Safety Compliance – Follow all data centre safety protocols, including ESD protection, PPE use, and safe manual handling procedures. Desirable technical skills: • Familiarity with high-density compute and AI hardware (e.g., Dell XE9680, Lenovo SR675, Supermicro GPU servers). • Understanding of basic networking concepts (IP addressing, VLANs, routing, switching). • Experience with storage systems (NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE 3PAR, Pure Storage). • Exposure to DCIM tools (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, Nlyte). • Basic Windows/Linux OS understanding for system verification or installation. Preferred Certifications (Not Mandatory) • Networking: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Fortinet NSE4/5 • Data Centre / Cabling: BICSI Installer, CNet CDCTP, DCPro Foundation • IT Service Management: ITIL Foundation • Electrical / Safety: Low-voltage or ESD handling certifications If interested, please apply!