Datacentre Engineer
Posted Today by Eurobase People
£25 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Tranent, UK
Summary: The Datacentre Engineer role involves supporting critical IT infrastructure within a leading IT consultancy in East Lothian. The position is initially a 6-month associate contract with the potential for permanent employment. Responsibilities include providing hardware support, managing installations and configurations, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of datacentre operations. The role requires hands-on experience and strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing 3rd line hardware break/fix support across a modern x86 server estate.
- Handling full IMAC services - installs, moves, and decommissions - using enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, CMDB, and vendor provisioning platforms.
- Acting as smart-hands support for infrastructure and security teams, from initial troubleshooting to RMA replacement, installation, and basic configuration of hardware.
- Supporting tape library operations (loading/ejecting) as part of wider backup management processes.
- Occasionally travelling between two nearby datacentre sites (minimal requirement).
Key Skills:
- Solid hands-on experience working within datacentres.
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical know-how.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- A flexible, adaptable attitude and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
Salary (Rate): £25.15ph
City: Tranent
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Datacentre Engineer
Location: Tranent
Contract: 6-month associate contract, with strong potential to move into a permanent position
Pay: £25.15ph inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP - Subject to background checks
Shift Pattern: Rotating early and late shifts, with on-call cover (approx. 1 week in 4, including weekends)
The Opportunity
We're working with a leading IT consultancy to recruit a talented Datacentre Engineer to join their team in East Lothian. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a highly regarded consultancy environment where no two days are the same. Starting on an associate contract, the role offers a clear path to permanent employment for the right candidate.
About the Role
As a Datacentre Engineer, you'll be hands-on in supporting critical IT infrastructure, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure, and efficient. You'll play a key role in both day-to-day datacentre operations and longer-term project work.
Key Responsibilities
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Providing 3rd line hardware break/fix support across a modern x86 server estate.
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Handling full IMAC services - installs, moves, and decommissions - using enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, CMDB, and vendor provisioning platforms.
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Acting as smart-hands support for infrastructure and security teams, from initial troubleshooting to RMA replacement, installation, and basic configuration of hardware.
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Supporting tape library operations (loading/ejecting) as part of wider backup management processes.
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Occasionally travelling between two nearby datacentre sites (minimal requirement).
What You'll Bring
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Solid hands-on experience working within datacentres.
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Strong problem-solving skills and technical know-how.
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Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
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A flexible, adaptable attitude and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a datacentre professional seeking long-term career growth with a respected IT consultancy.