Data center technician jobs in United Kingdom

Astreya is seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Inventory Technician IV to support operations within our client’s fast-paced environment. In this role, you will serve as a critical steward of IT asset accuracy, owning the organization, documentation, and lifecycle tracking of hardware, peripherals, and network equipment. You will partner closely with site operations teams to implement best-in-class inventory practices and provide hands-on support for physical infrastructure. This is a client-facing role requiring strong organizational discipline, a proactive mindset, and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n Inventory Organization & Management \n\n • Organize and maintain dedicated inventory areas, ensuring hardware, components, and stock are consistently categorized, clearly labeled, and accurately documented.\n, • Manage the full lifecycle of IT peripherals and related assets, from receiving and intake to deployment and disposition.\n, • Maintain clean, audit-ready inventory spaces that align with client standards and Astreya operational policies.\n, • Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely replenishment and accurate stock levels.\n\n Cycle Counts & Reconciliation \n\n • Conduct regular cycle counts of physical inventory and reconcile discrepancies against internal asset tracking and inventory management systems.\n, • Investigate root causes of inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.\n, • Generate and maintain accurate count reports, distributing findings to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.\n, • Escalate significant discrepancies or systemic issues to program management with documented evidence.\n\n Labeling & Standardization \n\n • Develop, document, and implement standardized labeling conventions and inventory management practices to improve asset traceability and reduce errors.\n, • Create and maintain SOPs for inventory intake, storage, issuance, and returns.\n, • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across inventory operations.\n, • Train and guide lower-level technicians or support staff on established inventory procedures.\n\n Physical Infrastructure Support \n\n • Provide hands-on support for basic network cabling and physical infrastructure tasks, including cable management, patching, and labeling.\n, • Perform basic troubleshooting of physical layer issues and coordinate escalation or repair activities with the appropriate technical teams.\n, • Support office builds, expansions, and refresh projects by assisting with equipment staging, cabling, and inventory logistics.\n\n Qualifications \n Required \n\n • 5+ years of experience in IT asset management, inventory control, or a closely related field.\n, • Demonstrated proficiency with inventory management systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Snipe-IT, or similar ITSM/ITAM platforms).\n, • Strong understanding of IT hardware and peripherals, including desktops, laptops, monitors, docking stations, keyboards, and related accessories.\n, • Experience conducting cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining accurate asset records.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with client stakeholders.\n, • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs and work in data center or server room environments.\n\n Preferred \n\n • CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent certification.\n, • Experience in a hyperscale technology or data center environment.\n, • Familiarity with DCIM tools or structured cabling standards (e.g., ANSI/TIA-568).\n, • Prior experience developing or refining SOPs for inventory or asset management workflows.\n, • Exposure to ticketing systems such as Jira or ServiceNow for tracking work orders and requests.\n, • Familiarity with basic network infrastructure concepts including structured cabling, patch panels, switches, and wireless access points.\n, • Ability to read and produce basic network/floor plan documentation and cable maps.\n, • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.\n\n Work Environment & Physical Requirements \n\n • On-site position at our client facility; schedule and location details provided at time of offer.\n, • Work is performed in office, warehouse, and light data center environments.\n, • May require occasional work outside standard business hours to support maintenance windows or urgent operational needs.\n, • Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs) is required.\n, • Must comply with all site security, badge, and safety requirements.\n\n

\n Description \n Data Center Technician - I&A Logistics Support 2 \n Explain a typical day in the role: \n Performs assigned tasks and escalates issues during high-volume work activity or escalation-based situations. \n Leverages process knowledge and best judgment to complete next task without direct supervision. \n Coordinates, prepares, and executes incoming/outgoing deliveries (eg purchase order (PO) receiving, Rack Movement Supervisor (RMS) activities). \n Ensures complete and detailed physical inventory tracking and staging. \n Performs inventory cycle audits, data corrections, and various Data Center regulatory compliance or certification control audit activity. \n Performs material movement, including shipping/receiving and inventory management per standard process. \n Ensures detailed physical inventory tracking and staging. \n Performs destruction of data bearing devices (DBD) following all documented procedures and runbooks \n What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role? \n Required: High School Diploma AND 1+ year(s) experience warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, inventory management, retail, warehouse management, or related field. \n Required: Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word). \n Preferred: Previous datacenter experience \n Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each: \n Required: High School Diploma AND 1+ year(s) experience warehouse/supply chain in an information technology (IT) environment, inventory management, retail, warehouse management, or related field. \n Required: Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word). \n Preferred: Previous datacenter experience \n Skills \n\n • Data centre\n, • Data center\n, • Logistics\n, • Inventory and Asset\n, • Asset management\n, • manual labour\n\n Job Title: Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician \n Location: London, UK \n Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Daily \n Job Type: Contract \n Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. \n To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. \n We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Preferred: Previous datacenter experience Skills Data centre Data center Logistics Inventory and Asset Asset management manual labour Job Title: Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: 150. Performs inventory cycle audits, data corrections, and various Data Cen