IT Data Centre Technician

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   JOB DESCRIPTION - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis role is in support of Data Centre Operations for Proximity Services based at the Slough Data Centre (LO5) where the aim is to deliver service to the best possible standard for all infrastructure and processes managed within the data centre. The Data Centre engineer will be responsible for providing technical assistance and overall support to our customers providing 24/7 cover through a 12 hour shift pattern.The Data Centre Engineer will also be responsible for the installation of racks, housing, network and computer equipment. Each Data Centre Engineer is also responsible for managing and implementing installations as required, including shelves, power strips, rails, cable management and customer IT equipment. When required identify issues with the hardware or cabling, which can include replacing internal components and testing, tracing and labeling of cabling. Liaising with counterparts within the company globally and 3rd parties, on hardware related issues and processes.The Data Centre Engineer will also share responsibility for upholding the standards of tidiness, cleanliness, security, asset information and installation standards within the computer suites. JOB SPECIFICATIONS - ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEComputer engineering experience and knowledge in order to achieve optimum methods of workingCabling experience and knowledge, in order to achieve optimum methods of working.Installation of rack mount kit including HP and CISCOHardware maintenance – swapping of failed customer replaceable parts such as cache battery, HDD, Power Supply. Highly motivated individual, with a positive & pro-active attitude to work.Willingness to make changes to improve operational efficiency through innovation, process and procedures, adopting and adapting ideas and practices from elsewhere.Ability to act rapidly and logically under pressure and making effective use of others in resolving problems.Capable of working with the minimum of supervision.Good written and verbal communication skills (English).Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and ExcelExcellent team skills, with an ability to listen and contribute to discussions and meetings.Customer and service focused, with determination to meet their needs.JOB SPECIFICATIONS - DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEITIL AccreditationExperience of HP Service Manager 9 & Service NowMust hold a valid UK driving licenceFlexibleLocation: On-site –Slough, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call +44 (0) to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process.   Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.