87 Data Center Management jobs in the United Kingdom

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Introduction**
At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We offer:
* Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
* Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
* Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
* Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
* A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
* Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
* Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
* More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
**Your role and responsibilities**
Unleash your leadership potential as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist and drive the development of infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the way in providing essential 24/7 technical support, ensuring seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
Join our Infrastructure team and make a significant impact on our clients' cloud-based solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey in System Administration!
Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead cutting-edge infrastructure strategies for cloud-based solutions.
* Administer Dev, Test & Production environments hosted on Windows, Linux, and Unix servers.
* Develop and configure infrastructure and configuration as code (Ansible and Terraform).
* Ensure seamless operations across various applications, DevOps, middleware, security, and infrastructure components.
* Mentor junior infrastructure specialists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
* Stay abreast of emerging infrastructure technologies and best practices, driving continuous improvement.
**Required technical and professional expertise**
* Extensive experience with infrastructure administration and cloud platforms.
* Strong knowledge of load balancing, CDN options provided by multiple cloud vendors.
* Experience with installing and configuring databases (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
**Preferred technical and professional experience**
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Integrated Service Level Management.
* Knowledge of networking protocols and best practices.
* Background in software development or IT consulting.
* Expertise in migration tools (AWS Migration Hub, AWS Server Migration Service, etc.).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals or reputable industry publications.
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their innovative and forward-thinking technology team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within the UK. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions. The focus will be on automating and streamlining our development and deployment pipelines, ensuring high availability and performance of our production systems. You will be responsible for managing our cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and managing container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes. A significant part of your role will involve CI/CD pipeline development and optimisation using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. You will also be involved in monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve potential issues. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Linux systems administration, networking concepts, security best practices, and experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash). You should be passionate about automation, continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative DevOps culture. Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Develop, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Automate operational tasks and processes through scripting (Python, Bash).
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues in production environments.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging DevOps technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Software Engineering roles, with a strong focus on cloud technologies.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

If you are a proactive and experienced DevOps engineer looking for a challenging remote role where you can make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will stage, set up and perform hardware deployments. In addition, you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment, as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of Data Center standard processes and procedures, develop mentoring skills while providing guidance to peers, familiarizing yourself with security and data management procedures, and accelerate your career growth in the process.



Microsoftu2019s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.



Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 Data Centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.



With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.



Microsoftu2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.



**Responsibilities**


Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption.
Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).
Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Microsoft data center operations management units, Technician Leads, and engineering specialists.
Assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks.
Completes required training aligned to the role and workload; observes more experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and relevant on-the-job training.
Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with others, contributing to regular team meetings, asking questions, and staying apprised of the status of others' work.
Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality, completeness, and resulting user experience; displays accountability and ownership of the data center facilities.
Embodies our culture and values .



**Qualifications**



**Required Qualifications:**


High school diploma, HND or Degree in IT related discipline and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND relevant experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.



**Background Check Requirements:**



Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:


Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.



While not required, we also look for the following **Preferred Qualifications:**


Extensive experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).



_Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( ._

As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will stage, set up and perform hardware deployments. In addition, you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment, as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding of Data Center standard processes and procedures, develop mentoring skills while providing guidance to peers, familiarizing yourself with security and data management procedures, and accelerate your career growth in the process.



Microsoftu2019s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCT, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development of all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.



Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 Data Centers in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.



With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our data center design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.



Microsoftu2019s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.



**Responsibilities**


Performs diagnostics and troubleshooting following standard procedures, quickly identifies the cause(s) of issues, and replaces faulty components with minimal customer and business disruption.
Performs post-execution quality checks and verifies that grounding, staging, labeling, and cabling are set up properly according to safety protocols, deployment standards, and planned Network Design Tasks (NDTs).
Decommissions hardware for simple changes and refreshes (e.g., memory upgrades, rebuilds) following standard procedures with minimal guidance.
Follows procedures to communicate, report, and escalate incidents to appropriate Microsoft data center operations management units, Technician Leads, and engineering specialists.
Assists and provides guidance to other technicians to complete challenging or complex tasks.
Completes required training aligned to the role and workload; observes more experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and relevant on-the-job training.
Contributes to a positive and effective team environment by sharing information with others, contributing to regular team meetings, asking questions, and staying apprised of the status of others' work.
Has pride and a sense of accountability for the service quality, completeness, and resulting user experience; displays accountability and ownership of the data center facilities.
Embodies our culture and values .



**Qualifications**



**Required Qualifications:**


High school diploma, HND or Degree in IT related discipline and basic knowledge of computer hardware and components AND relevant experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.



**Background Check Requirements:**



Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:


Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.



While not required, we also look for the following **Preferred Qualifications:**


Extensive experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC).



_Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( ._

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
26-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers
Location(s)
Bath - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Data Centre Technician**
**Data Centre Solutions**
**Location: Bath, UK**
**Purpose of the job**
+ To deliver service support within site team at client's data centre/s.
+ To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc and reactive tasks, escorting and controlling sub-contractors to all M&E services.
+ To take a pro-active role in identifying any issues which need to be escalated to the M&E manager.
+ To escalate any site emergencies following agreed procedures
+ In addition, the role may require:
+ Small installation works, repairs to building fabric, and handyman duties.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Resolve and complete day to day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and delivered in time frame requirement in line with the SLA's
+ Maintain up to date log of work completed and outstanding items through Mainstream SI-7 CMMS system
+ Qualify and act as an appointed Authorised Person (AP) within 6 months from on-boarding.
+ Carry out isolations and re-instatement of Electrical, Gas, Fire Alarms and Sprinkler systems when required and where authorised
+ Issue permits for access, maintenance, service and project activities on location as required
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all CBRE and Client safety and security requirements.
+ To participate in the critical services training programme.
+ To ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times.
+ Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.
+ Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.
+ Tracking and Completion of Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance. Effectively maintain and report on the critical services & environmental monitoring.
+ Provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.
+ Log and action all out of line situations with incident reports to include remedial action taken.
+ Update reports, documentation and infrastructure mapping, as required.
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all statutory, CBRE/Client safety and security requirements.
+ Ensure work quality of 3rd party specialist contractors and action/implement any report recommendations.
+ Ensure there is follow through between normal technical tasks and additional/project works.
+ Assist in preparing quotations for extra technical works. Source supplies, materials and labour to carry out work cost effectively and efficiently.
+ Effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times, e.g. Incident reports, Handover documents etc.
+ To ensure all requirements are met within client SLA (Service Level Agreement) and Data Centre DOU (Document of Understanding) and adhere to the standard CBRE/Client Processes
**Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills**
+ Trained in a Technical discipline and having served an apprenticeship or equivalent. City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in BS7671:2008 Requirement for Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulation 18th Edition).
+ Previous experience working within critical maintenance environment.
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Good Customer Service and communication skills.
+ Flexible approach to work; good team worker.
+ Willing to learn and develop own skills.
+ Good understanding of permit to work systems and H&S requirements.
+ Ability to participate in mixed-skill teams to meet targets and standards
+ Ability to understand technical drawings.
+ Understanding of power provisioning, PDU's and environmental monitoring.
+ Good Customer Service along with good communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Flexible approach to work. Willing to learn and develop own skills and work on own initiative.
+ Basic PC literacy and ability to interrogate database systems would be desirable. Training will be provided on all site-based systems.
**.**
**Accountabilities**
+ Accountable to Contract Manager and Site Supervisor.
+ The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
+ This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.
+ Accountable for maintaining appropriate stocks of spares and consumables and ensuring their secure storage and controlled issue.
**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION**
**Education:**
A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
**Training:**
The engineer must be formally trained in mechanical and electrical services maintenance. City & Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 (or later) 17th Edition or equivalent qualification Up to date skills on building management systems, ACOP's, fire and environmental control, building control, and health and safety. Formal health and safety training IOSH, etc.
**Experience:**
Experience of mission critical facilities maintaining, but not limited to, UPS systems, BMS operation, emergency standby generators, testing of electrical systems. Comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering experience, undertaking reactive and planned preventative maintenance. Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
Appointed HV/AP, with the ability to create switching plans
**Aptitudes:**
Good verbal communication skills Organised and with good written English skills
Good Computer skills are a necessity as there are number of reports that are required to be sent to CBRE personnel and the client, as well as logging PPM's, work reports and incidences on the client's system. To be able to demonstrate a good use of excel, word and outlook.
Ability to learn, and develop both technical knowledge, and understanding or local organisational systems and processes.
Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
+ Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
+ Able to make sound decisions when needed.
+ Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
+ Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
+ Able to work at heights and on roofs.
+ A team player, able to work with CBRE and clients staff of all levels.
+ Able to work shifts which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Electrician
Job ID

Posted
26-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers
Location(s)
Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Electrician**
**Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment**
**Location: Farnborough**
**Please ensure to include your CV with your application to be considered for this role**
**COMPANY PROFILE**
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) is a global business line within CBRE dedicated to providing fully integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors. We help clients succeed with certainty throughout every stage of the data centre lifecycle, from development and construction to acquisition, disposition, management, and modernization of single facilities or entire portfolios.
As part of the Global Workplace Solutions division, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, particularly to our client, with a people-centric approach. We foster innovation and embrace new ways of working, guided by our core RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.
We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team on a permanent basis.
This role will be based at a static commercial site and will involve providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and electrical support.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent fault-finding abilities, hold all relevant qualifications, and be capable of working independently to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of electrical systems.
**Key responsibilities include:**
Upgrading lighting systems to LED throughout the site, efficiently diagnosing and resolving electrical faults, carrying out necessary repairs and small-scale installations, performing electrical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on commercial systems, and ensuring adherence to all current electrical regulations and safety standards.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to reactive maintenance requirements, maintaining accurate records of all work performed and any remedial actions taken, and collaborating effectively with site management and other trades to ensure seamless operations.
+ The ideal candidate will possess recognized electrical qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent, along with a City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification.
+ Proven experience working as an electrician within a commercial environment is essential, along with strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
+ A solid understanding of health and safety practices is also required, alongside the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and organizational skills are also key.
+ The ideal candidate will be someone who remains calm under pressure, is confident in making decisions and taking action, and achieves objectives by motivating and working through others.
+ They should continuously strive for high standards, embrace change, recognize opportunities for improvement, and learn from their experiences.
+ Our mission is to build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people, embodied by our core values:
+ Respect: We act with consideration for others' ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
+ Integrity: We prioritize our commitment to our company and our values above any individual, deal, or client.
+ Service: We approach our clients' challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital, and opportunities.
+ Excellence: We relentlessly focus on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees, and shareholders.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure.
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Data Center Technician
Job ID

Posted
26-Sep-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Data Centers
Location(s)
Farnborough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
**Job Title: Data Centre Technician**
**Data Centre Solutions**
**Location: Farnborough**
**Purpose of the job**
+ To deliver service support within site team at client's data centre/s.
+ To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc and reactive tasks, escorting and controlling sub-contractors to all M&E services.
+ To take a pro-active role in identifying any issues which need to be escalated to the M&E manager.
+ To escalate any site emergencies following agreed procedures
+ In addition, the role may require:
+ Small installation works, repairs to building fabric, and handyman duties.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Resolve and complete day to day work orders to meet customer satisfaction targets and delivered in time frame requirement in line with the SLA's
+ Maintain up to date log of work completed and outstanding items through Mainstream SI-7 CMMS system
+ Qualify and act as an appointed Authorised Person (AP) within 6 months from on-boarding.
+ Carry out isolations and re-instatement of Electrical, Gas, Fire Alarms and Sprinkler systems when required and where authorised
+ Issue permits for access, maintenance, service and project activities on location as required
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all CBRE and Client safety and security requirements.
+ To participate in the critical services training programme.
+ To ensure effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times.
+ Operate as a team with other technicians by sharing expertise and experience to help resolve operational problems.
+ Provide holiday, training & sickness cover for other members of the shift team.
+ Tracking and Completion of Critical Services Planned Preventative Maintenance. Effectively maintain and report on the critical services & environmental monitoring.
+ Provide condition assessments of plant and equipment.
+ Log and action all out of line situations with incident reports to include remedial action taken.
+ Update reports, documentation and infrastructure mapping, as required.
+ Ensure that all contractors and CBRE staff comply with all statutory, CBRE/Client safety and security requirements.
+ Ensure work quality of 3rd party specialist contractors and action/implement any report recommendations.
+ Ensure there is follow through between normal technical tasks and additional/project works.
+ Assist in preparing quotations for extra technical works. Source supplies, materials and labour to carry out work cost effectively and efficiently.
+ Effective communication with the client and management team is maintained at all times, e.g. Incident reports, Handover documents etc.
+ To ensure all requirements are met within client SLA (Service Level Agreement) and Data Centre DOU (Document of Understanding) and adhere to the standard CBRE/Client Processes
**Personal Experience/Qualifications/Skills**
+ Trained in a Technical discipline and having served an apprenticeship or equivalent. City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in BS7671:2008 Requirement for Electrical Installation (IEE Wiring Regulation 18th Edition).
+ Previous experience working within critical maintenance environment.
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision
+ Good Customer Service and communication skills.
+ Flexible approach to work; good team worker.
+ Willing to learn and develop own skills.
+ Good understanding of permit to work systems and H&S requirements.
+ Ability to participate in mixed-skill teams to meet targets and standards
+ Ability to understand technical drawings.
+ Understanding of power provisioning, PDU's and environmental monitoring.
+ Good Customer Service along with good communication skills, both written and verbal
+ Flexible approach to work. Willing to learn and develop own skills and work on own initiative.
+ Basic PC literacy and ability to interrogate database systems would be desirable. Training will be provided on all site-based systems.
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**Accountabilities**
+ Accountable to Contract Manager and Site Supervisor.
+ The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff.
+ This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility.
+ Accountable for maintaining appropriate stocks of spares and consumables and ensuring their secure storage and controlled issue.
**PERSONAL SPECIFICATION**
**Education:**
A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
**Training:**
The engineer must be formally trained in mechanical and electrical services maintenance. City & Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 (or later) 17th Edition or equivalent qualification Up to date skills on building management systems, ACOP's, fire and environmental control, building control, and health and safety. Formal health and safety training IOSH, etc.
**Experience:**
Experience of mission critical facilities maintaining, but not limited to, UPS systems, BMS operation, emergency standby generators, testing of electrical systems. Comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering experience, undertaking reactive and planned preventative maintenance. Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
Appointed HV/AP, with the ability to create switching plans
**Aptitudes:**
Good verbal communication skills Organised and with good written English skills
Good Computer skills are a necessity as there are number of reports that are required to be sent to CBRE personnel and the client, as well as logging PPM's, work reports and incidences on the client's system. To be able to demonstrate a good use of excel, word and outlook.
Ability to learn, and develop both technical knowledge, and understanding or local organisational systems and processes.
Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
+ Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
+ Able to make sound decisions when needed.
+ Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
+ Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
+ Able to work at heights and on roofs.
+ A team player, able to work with CBRE and clients staff of all levels.
+ Able to work shifts which will include weekend and bank holiday working.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)