Location
Devon, Exeter, United Kingdom
Type
Full-time
Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 per year
About South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is building a future-proof digital backbone to power emergency services across the Southwest. Their data centres and cloud systems support thousands of critical, real-time operations daily. They’re now on the lookout for a skilled, hands-on Data Centre Engineer to join their supportive work environment, help modernise their infrastructure, and drive digital reliability where it matters most. If you’re looking for UK job opportunities where your decisions can literally save lives, you’ll want to keep reading.
Job details
Benefits
- Real impact role in a mission-driven NHS environment
- Access to Immediate start jobs UK within digital transformation projects
- Flexible work patterns and generous NHS pension
- Career development through challenging enterprise-level systems
- On-call duty allowance and paid overtime for 24/7 cover
Requirements
- Degree, HNC or HND in a relevant IT or technical discipline
- Strong background in Cloud and Server infrastructure at enterprise scale
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, and Windows Server tools
- Solid grasp of resilient power systems, UPS, fire suppression, and cooling systems
- Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
Salary Details
This role falls under Agenda for Change Band 6, with a salary range from 37,338 to 44,962 per year depending on experience.
About the Role
This is no ordinary data centre job. You’ll be working at the nerve centre of the trust’s digital services. Every firewall rule, backup routine, or infrastructure patch you apply helps keep emergency medical systems running and resilient. You’ll work with architects and senior engineers to implement infrastructure that keeps pace with fast-changing digital needs.
From cloud migration to physical asset management across multiple data sites, this is a fast-paced, hands-on role that puts you right at the intersection of mission-critical infrastructure and life-saving technology. You won’t just fix servers, you’ll help build a smarter, stronger tech foundation for the future of NHS care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain data centre hardware alongside the Technology Manager
- Coordinate system repairs and upgrades across all physical server assets
- Monitor and maintain UPS, fire suppression, and cooling infrastructure
- Support cloud and on-premise projects that ensure uptime and reliability
- Create documentation and coach the wider Digital Data and Technology team
- Deliver infrastructure aligned to cyber security and resilience standards
- Participate in a paid out-of-hours on-call rotation for 24/7 support
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Equal Opportunity Statement
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. They encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Employer Details
- Company Name: South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Various locations across Devon and the Southwest
- Contact: Visit www.swast.nhs.uk for more info
Reference Number
Not specified
How To Apply
If you’re ready to play a pivotal part in NHS digital operations, apply now and take the next step in your career.
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