Data Center Technician - United Kingdom - Dumfries - On-site

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Technician for freelance/contract work in Dumfries, United Kingdom. This is an on-site position supporting network and IT infrastructure at business-critical sites in and around Dumfries.

Compensation

£17-23/hr (GBP hourly)

Rates vary based on experience level and project complexity. Emergency and after-hours work may qualify for premium rates.

Engagement Type

• Contract/Freelance basis

• Multi-day site projects, typically 2 days from 09:00 to 16:00, working alongside a second engineer

• Project-based or ongoing support

• Remote hands and smart hands services

Key Responsibilities

• Install and connect network equipment and security appliances in comms rooms and network cabinets (MDF/IDF)

• Perform hardware installations, decommissions, and migrations

• Execute structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)

• Conduct racking, stacking, and labeling

• Perform patch panel and switch port work

• Troubleshoot connectivity and hardware issues

• Document all work with photos and detailed notes

• Coordinate with remote NOC and client teams

• Data center or IT infrastructure experience

• Hands-on experience with network switches, patching and rack installations

• Server hardware and networking knowledge

• Reliable and professional with strong communication

• Lives within commuting distance of the location in the title

• Flexible schedule for project days and on-call/emergency work