DC IT/Run Technician (m/f/x)

  • OVH GmbH
  • Erith, Kent
  • 16/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

As an IT Technician in the RUN Team, you will provide Level 1 support to datacenter operations, internal teams, and customers. You will play a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading server hardware while ensuring high availability and performance across the infrastructure.

You will be joining a team that is responsible for what happens after the customer clicks "buy".

You will work in a shift based, 24/7 environment, reporting to a Team Leader and collaborating with international teams.

Responsibilities

Datacenter Operations & Support

  • Provide first line support for server and datacenter infrastructure, ensuring systems meet KPIs and SLAs
  • Install, assemble, upgrade, and decommission servers
  • Optimize rack space and ensure proper setup of hardware
  • Connect and manage power and network cabling according to standards
  • Maintain accurate asset inventory and stock records

Maintenance & Incident Management

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faulty or degraded servers
  • Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving hardware issues
  • Perform server upgrades for customers, including component replacements and improvements
  • Handle unracking, repair, and redeployment of undelivered or defective servers
  • Respond to monitoring alerts and operational tickets
  • Replace failed components and ensure systems are fully operational
  • Escalate complex issues to Level 2 support when required
  • Maintain and troubleshoot rack and cabling systems
  • Contribute to datacenter setup and infrastructure improvements
  • Support technical projects and operational initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and service quality

Teamwork & Communication

  • Collaborate with 24/7 operational teams across sites
  • Share updates and provide reporting to the Team Leader
  • Maintain strong internal and customer relationships
  • Communicate technical issues clearly and effectively
Required Qualifications
  • Proven hands on experience with server hardware troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair
  • Strong ability to proactively identify, resolve, and prevent issues on faulty or degraded servers
  • Experience performing server upgrades for customers (component replacement, hardware improvements, firmware updates)
  • Practical experience with unracking/decommissioning servers, repairing undelivered or defective equipment, and preparing hardware for redeployment
  • Experience managing asset inventory and stock, including tracking and organizing spare parts
  • Solid understanding of datacenter operations, including rack organization, cabling, and hardware lifecycle management
  • Strong problem solving skills with a hands on, solution oriented mindset
  • Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment (including weekends and holidays)
  • Physically capable of working in a datacenter environment (rack installation, lifting equipment, cabling, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or relevant hardware certifications
  • Experience in large scale datacenter or infrastructure environments
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and high availability systems
  • Experience working in fast paced, customer focused environments
Key Skills
  • Strong interest in IT hardware and infrastructure
  • Organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Attention to detail and a proactive, solution oriented mindset
  • Autonomous, adaptable, and reliable
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Customer focused with a commitment to service quality