Datacentre Technician

Datacentre TechnicianEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centres across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ consecutive quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have built the largest, most active global ecosystem of nearly 10,000 companies, including 1,800+ networks and 2,900+ cloud and IT service providers in over 32 countries spanning five continents.Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering outstanding service to our data centre customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.What you will be doing:Racks and stacks customer equipmentInstalls customer equipment and cabinetsTests all hardware for deployment to local and remote sitesFigures out work priorities from the Siebel queue and ensures alignment to all pre-defined SLAsInstalls/Tests/Modifies/troubleshoots cross connects per SOPs and ensures proper cable management of: fiber, twisted pair copper, coax and intra-building cross connectsInstalls and tests advanced cross connects circuits (switched, multiplexed, etc.)Installs and tests datacentre Link cross connects using Fluke and JDSU testersEnsures test results are aligned with industry standards.Maintains detailed written records of all work activitySupports fulfilment of projects with direction from senior staffSupports customer satisfaction through timely and precise order executionResponds to alarms in accordance with Equinix proceduresWhat we look for:EssentialExperience in Customer Service, Operation Centres or DatacentresExperience of Cat5e / Cat6a / Fibre Cabling techniques (Installation, Termination & Testing)Previous ISP or Telco BackgroundWillingness to work a shift rota that includes day and night shiftsDesirableExtensive computer knowledge and familiarity (Windows NT, 2000 & XP).Good knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/ IPWhat we'll be offering:Competitive salaryInsurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage and Gymflex MembershipInvestment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension PlanTravel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket LoanFamily: Childcare Vouchers and Merlin Entertainment PassExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesEquinix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Interested?Click apply now!