Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer

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Title:

Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Wakefield

Salary: Competitive

Type: Permanent

Sector: Enterprise & Data centres

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer to join a high-performing operations environment supporting critical infrastructure and enterprise technology services.

This role is ideal for someone with strong Data Centre operations experience who enjoys working across infrastructure, facilities coordination, operational delivery, and continuous improvement within mission-critical environments.

• Support the delivery and management of power, cooling, space, and infrastructure associated with Data Centre hardware installations
• Coordinate hardware installations, migrations, decommissions, and operational activities
• Manage inward/outward materials, stock control, floor audits, and operational reporting
• Maintain site standards, operational processes, and data security compliance
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure customer expectations and service levels are achieved
• Support capacity planning, infrastructure lifecycle activities, and operational readiness
• Collaborate with technical architects and specialist teams to ope rationalise infrastructure solutions
• Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience working within a Data Centre environment
• Experience installing, migrating, and decommissioning IT hardware
• Understanding of critical M&E infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, and power distribution
• Knowledge of networking and structured cabling technologies
• Familiarity with service management disciplines including Incident, Change, and Problem Management
• Working knowledge of tools such as Nlyte, SMART, and Service Now (SNOW)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Awareness of infrastructure risk management and project lifecycle delivery
• Strong Microsoft Office and collaboration tool skills (Teams, SharePoint, Confluence etc.)

Desirable

Experience:

• Supporting large-scale infrastructure programmes and projects
• Continuous improvement and operational optimisation initiatives
• Working within fast‑paced, highly regulated or mission-critical environments

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team environment where innovation, operational excellence, and critical infrastructure delivery are at the heart of the business.

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