7 Spark jobs in New Zealand

Are you looking for an opportunity to kick-start your career in IT?

Want to be part of a leading British-owned tech company?  Established in 2002, we are achieving year on year revenue growth and reinvesting 95% of our profits back into our people and technology.

Your new role

• Working in a Data Centre environment, providing customer support ensuring Service Levels are maintained and the ticketing system is fully up to date
li>Work alongside experienced engineers, learning from them through structured training programs and on-the-job experience
• Learn a range of technical skills including cabling/patching and the installation of server, network and storage hardware

What you’ll need to succeed

< i>No experience required – just a willingness to learn with a friendly, professional and flexible attitude

< i>You must be able to pass security checks for this job, including SC and BPSS clearance
• Full UK Driving License and your own personal car is essential for this position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail 

What we offer

li>No experience required, full training will be provided
• Great environment - our employee survey highlighted that 81% of employees would recommend a friend to work here
• Dedicated Learning and Development team and access to a range of training, courses and certification support

Please click apply now to be taken to our website where you can see the full job description for the role.

Hours: 8.5 hour shifts Mon-Fri, between the hours of 6am and 11pm

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help.



Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.



Amazon is seeking a collaborative electrical maintenance professional for our Amazon Web Services Team.



This engineering operations technician position serves as the on-site maintenance technician and operator for an AWS data centre.



The Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for operating and maintaining all electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data centre. The EOT serves as a technical resource to support Amazon within its data centres. Data centre equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. EOTu2019s are also tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.



EOTu2019s are Amazonu2019s front line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchboards/switch-gears, UPSu2019s, PDUu2019s, AHUu2019s, pumps, motors, VFDu2019s, and building automation systems. They provide 24/7 shift coverage which could include 12 hour shifts, rotating shifts, 3, 4, or 5 day work weeks, and may change based on the needs of the business.



Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

- Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment

- Troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs

- Perform limited maintenance tasks to include: filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, rack PDU, and rack ATS replacements

- Provide support to Data Centre Operations technicians

- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work

- Able to work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 and 4 day work weeks days or nights)

- Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)

- Utilise internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory

- Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance

- Respond to off hour emergency calls per on call rotation for any one of the regionu2019s sites

- Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies

- This position will involve a night shift.



About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



About AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve in the cloud.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

- Commutable to the Thames Valley Region

- Ability to work in cramped and/or elevated locations with or without reasonable accommodation

- Technical training (Military or trade school) or relevant experience



Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of Data Centre Engineering Experience



All candidates must possess a valid driver's license, their own vehicle, and will need to pass a driving record check to operate company vehicles. Travel between sites/locations during the workday may occur.



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help.



Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.



Amazon is seeking a collaborative electrical maintenance professional for our Amazon Web Services Team.



This engineering operations technician position serves as the on-site maintenance technician and operator for an AWS data centre.



The Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for operating and maintaining all electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data centre. The EOT serves as a technical resource to support Amazon within its data centres. Data centre equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. EOTu2019s are also tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.



EOTu2019s are Amazonu2019s front line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchboards/switch-gears, UPSu2019s, PDUu2019s, AHUu2019s, pumps, motors, VFDu2019s, and building automation systems. They provide 24/7 shift coverage which could include 12 hour shifts, rotating shifts, 3, 4, or 5 day work weeks, and may change based on the needs of the business.



Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities:

- Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment

- Troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs

- Perform limited maintenance tasks to include: filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, rack PDU, and rack ATS replacements

- Provide support to Data Centre Operations technicians

- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work

- Able to work a 12 hour shift (rotating 3 and 4 day work weeks days or nights)

- Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)

- Utilise internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory

- Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance

- Respond to off hour emergency calls per on call rotation for any one of the regionu2019s sites

- Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies

- This position will involve a night shift.



About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



About AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve in the cloud.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

- Commutable to the Thames Valley Region

- Ability to work in cramped and/or elevated locations with or without reasonable accommodation

- Technical training (Military or trade school) or relevant experience



Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of Data Centre Engineering Experience



All candidates must possess a valid driver's license, their own vehicle, and will need to pass a driving record check to operate company vehicles. Travel between sites/locations during the workday may occur.



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help.



Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.



The Data Centre Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data centre is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a siteu2019s Data Centre Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data centre and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centres. Data centre equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

Also expected from the CE is the ability to manage small-to-medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

The CE directs, trains and supports EOTu2019s in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switch-gear, UPSu2019s, PDUu2019s, AHUu2019s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDu2019s, and building automation systems.



Responsibilities:

- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data centre.

- Operate independently with limited direct management

- Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data centre, escalating to the Data Centre Facility Manager as needed, and work OT hours as needed to support site stability.

- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

- Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA

- Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams

- Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians

- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff

- Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience



Physical Requirements:

- Walk job sites in uneven terrain

- Work at heights and from ladders

- Regularly lift and/or move up to 22kg ; and participate in group lifts for 22kg or more

- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment

- Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance

- Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working

- Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired

- Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects

- Work in a noisy environment

- Work at depths, such as under raised floors



About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, itu2019s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve in the cloud.





Basic Qualifications

- Commutable to the Thames Valley Region

- 4+ years of relevant work experience in a data centre or other critical environment or 8+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience with relevant data centre facilities equipment

- This technical leadership position brings a 24/7 presence to support the engineering operations technicians on site and to be available to respond site specific needs



Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades

- Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent

- Strong verbal and written communication skills



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help.



Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.



The Data Centre Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data centre is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a siteu2019s Data Centre Facility Manager and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data centre and to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centres. Data centre equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

Also expected from the CE is the ability to manage small-to-medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

The CE directs, trains and supports EOTu2019s in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switch-gear, UPSu2019s, PDUu2019s, AHUu2019s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDu2019s, and building automation systems.



Responsibilities:

- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data centre.

- Operate independently with limited direct management

- Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data centre, escalating to the Data Centre Facility Manager as needed, and work OT hours as needed to support site stability.

- Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

- Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA

- Create and deploy new standard practices for Engineering Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams

- Provide training and guidance to Engineering Operations Technicians

- Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and Amazon staff

- Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience



Physical Requirements:

- Walk job sites in uneven terrain

- Work at heights and from ladders

- Regularly lift and/or move up to 22kg ; and participate in group lifts for 22kg or more

- Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment

- Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance

- Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working

- Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired

- Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects

- Work in a noisy environment

- Work at depths, such as under raised floors



About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, itu2019s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve in the cloud.





Basic Qualifications

- Commutable to the Thames Valley Region

- 4+ years of relevant work experience in a data centre or other critical environment or 8+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience with relevant data centre facilities equipment

- This technical leadership position brings a 24/7 presence to support the engineering operations technicians on site and to be available to respond site specific needs



Preferred Qualifications

- Degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades

- Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent

- Strong verbal and written communication skills



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.