ABOUT VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider. We own, design, build, and operate some of the most energy-efficient, flexible, and secure data centres in Europe. In 2023, we announced our expansion into continental Europe, starting with Berlin and growing across the region. At VIRTUS, we aim to be a positive force in the fourth industrial revolution—delivering innovative solutions while staying rooted in our values: integrity, curiosity, commitment, and teamwork.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to Data Centre Manager, the Assistant Data Centre Manager is responsible for the joint day-to-day management of the site. The scope includes Data Centre management, customer implementations, operational continuity, reporting and billing along with the management of 3rd party contractors.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Experience in similar FM/contract support role.
• Experience of managing in a live operational business-critical environment.
• Managing 3rd party suppliers and FM team to deliver against stringent SLA’s.
• Experience with business continuity, risk management, incident management and change control.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a data centre management organisation.
• Experience of BMS, PMS, and CMMS systems.
• Experience of producing and amending AutoCAD drawings to a good standard.

KNOWLEDGE:

Essential:

• Good understanding of Health & Safety, ISO standards, and compliance.
• Customer ticket logging CAFM systems.
• Good working knowledge of Word and Excel and Power Point essential.

SKILLS:

Essential:

• Experienced team player, flexible and adaptable.
• Takes personal ownership and accountability for actions.
• A passion for ensuring outstanding customer service is achieved.
• Tenacious and assertive where necessary, effective under pressure.
• Attention to detail with high personal standards and the desire to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to work efficiently, timely and cost effectively under continually changing demands and requirements.
• Pro-active attitude and commitment to ensuring issues are successfully concluded.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken).

Additional Information
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

MAIN DUTIES

The role includes but is not limited to the following: -

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working closely with all VIRTUS key stakeholders, be able to focus on the wider group.
• Ensure the provision of a safe and healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
• Ensure the Data Centre is always clean and tidy, and visually kept to a high standard.
  Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager.