Data Centre Technician/Team Lead

Join a growing Data Centre team where hands-on technical expertise is valued and leadership potential is developed. This role is ideal for an experienced Data Centre Technician ready to step into a Team Leader position, or someone with strong aspirations to progress into management over time.

Your new role

* Install, maintain and decommission server, network and storage hardware

* Perform copper and fibre cabling, patching and remote hands support

* Act as a technical escalation point and support junior technicians

* Lead client interactions, access hosting and service meetings

* Drive operational standards, documentation and workspace improvements

* Support recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of new team members

* Participate in a 24x7 on-call rota for critical Data Centre operations

What you’ll need to succeed

* Experience in Data Centre environments

* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and customer service abilities

* Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of issues

* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

* Eligibility for SC and BPSS security clearance

* A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and develop into leadership

What we offer

* Relocation package or sign-on bonus is potentially available

* Clear progression path into Team Leader and management roles

* Hands-on experience with enterprise Data Centre technologies

* Ongoing training, mentoring and career development support

* Opportunity to work with major clients in a professional environment

Location: Newcastle (Data Centre site)

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm + on call