Datacentre Cabling Engineer

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in four specialist sectors: public service, enterprise, financial services, and defence & justice.

Data Centre Engineers – Leicester

Description of Role

We are looking for an Engineer, working on a permanent basis, to join our well-established Data Centre Team. Working on a key client account in Leicestershire, undertaking day to day running of infrastructure within the Data Centres, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to demonstrate existing capabilities whilst furthering their own skills.  

Data Centre experience would be beneficial but not essential with onsite training provided.

Essential Criteria:

Candidates should have experience of:

• Knowledge in patching methods, racking and/or decommissioning of rack hardware
• Experience in structured cabling installations, fault-finding and testing with Fluke test equipment, both copper and fibre
• Awareness of Health and Safety work procedures
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive in following processes
• Understanding risk and ways to mitigate
• Good MS Office Suite experience (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.) and good general IT skills

Shift pattern

We support our client all year round, we cover operations for 365 days of the year, 24/7.  Our shift pattern is a 12-hour rota, with an On-Call Service.

Day Shift 7am – 7pm

Night Shift 7pm – 7am

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

• Desirable Criteria:

  • Knowledge and experience of Data Centre (or similar environment) best practices and industry cabling standards and cable types (UTP & Optical Fibre)
  • Knowledge of asset management and ticketing system (ServiceNow, Remedy/Aperture/ImVision)
  • Attention to Detail

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.