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Job Title: Data Centre BAU Engineer
Location: Barnsley & Wakefield
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Type: Permanent
Sector: EDC
Job Description
North is looking for an experienced Data Centre BAU Engineer to join our team supporting critical data centre infrastructure across two key sites in Barnsley and Wakefield.
This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer with strong experience in data centre environments, structured cabling and network connectivity, who is comfortable working in a highly controlled and customer-focused environment.
The Role
You'll be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, installation and connectivity requirements across the data centres, ensuring infrastructure is delivered safely, accurately and in line with customer standards.
You'll work closely with customers, technical teams and other engineers to deliver BAU activities, respond to faults and requests, and ensure all work is properly documented and communicated.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and maintain copper and fibre structured cabling in line with required protocols.
- Install and connect network equipment within the data centre environment.
- Respond to incidents, faults and infrastructure requests.
- Carry out cable recovery and removal works when required.
- Manage and update client IT systems and change records.
- Liaise with customers and their clients to ensure work is delivered on time and effectively communicated.
- Attend and manage change requests where required.
- Provide support as part of the on-call rota.
- Work across both the Barnsley and Wakefield data centre sites.
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Working Pattern
The role operates on a 5-week rota:
- Week 1: SYGDC - Monday to Friday, 17:00-02:00
- Week 2: SYGDC - Monday to Friday, 19:00-04:00
- Week 3: WGDC - Monday to Friday, 17:00-02:00
- Week 4: WGDC - Monday to Friday, 19:00-04:00
- Week 5: No scheduled work
There is also an on-call rota, shared between seven engineers, with two engineers on call each day. This includes early morning cover Monday-Friday and 24/7 cover at weekends and on Bank Holidays.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven experience working within a data centre environment.
- Strong experience with structured cabling, including copper and fibre.
- Experience installing and connecting network equipment.
- Knowledge of data centre platforms including I-Series, Z-Series and SAN environments.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- A strong understanding of health and safety within technical/data centre environments.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to working with customers.
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ECS, SSSTS or IOSH certification would be advantageous, as would manufacturer accreditations in structured cabling.
What's Important
This is a role where attention to detail, reliability and safe working practices are essential. You'll be working on critical infrastructure where quality and adherence to process matter.
A full driving licence and own vehicle are required, as you'll need to travel between the Barnsley and Wakefield sites.
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate’s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
- Employee assistance programmes
How To Apply
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form.
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