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Data Centre Engineer
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 190 - 200 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southport, Sefton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a Telecommunications Engineer with extensive, hands-on experience in data centre environments and landing stations?
Are you a time serviced contractor, (Limited Company) looking for your next role?
GMP Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading Telecommunications service provider based in Southport. We are recruiting on their behalf for a highly experienced and self-sufficient Telecommunications Engineer to support a high-profile data landing site. The successful candidate will be joining their team on a rolling contract basis. T
This is not a junior or entry-level IT role — candidates must demonstrate a strong background in data centre environments and hands-on telecoms infrastructure, including optical networking and vendor-specific equipment.
This is an ongoing contractor role, paid weekly at £200 per day, working outside of IR35.
To be considered you must be optical transmission skill based.
Telecommunications Engineer Main Responsibilities:
* Installation and deinstallation of hardware (rack and stack) in live data centre environments
* Fibre optic patching, cabling, and testing (single mode/multi-mode)
* Working independently on customer sites with minimal supervision
* Accurate labelling and documentation of cabling and hardware
* Fault finding, diagnostics, and use of test equipment for infrastructure issues
* Escorting third-party contractors and clients on-site
* Supporting day-to-day site maintenance and upgrades
* Travel to additional UK-based data centre locations as required
Telecommunications Engineer required skills and experience:
* Extensive hands-on experience in data centre (DC) environments
* Proficient in fibre optic cabling, patching, splicing, and use of test equipment
* Previous work at telecom landing stations or with submarine cable systems
* Vendor certifications (Ciena, Infinera, etc.)
* Electrical/optical signal testing certifications
* Knowledge of optical networking and vendor-specific equipment such as Infinera, Ciena, ADVA, or similar
* Proven ability to work autonomously in a telecoms environment (landing stations or similar)
* Clear documentation skills for infrastructure and changes
* Familiarity with DC best practices, safety standards, and cabling protocols
AN IMMEDIATE START IS AVAILABLE FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE.
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