Northern Data Centre BAU Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5242 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and North is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5244 (Computer system and equipment installers and servicers, If focus were installing/repairing computer hardware rather than cabling and network connectivity.) or SOC 3131 (IT operations technicians, If day-to-day IT systems running outweighed physical cabling installation work.). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
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.
The role operates on a 5-week rota:
- Week 1: SYGDC - Monday to Friday, 17:00-02:00
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.
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
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 .
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
www.north.tech
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with North, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. North holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5242 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.