Hardware Engineer

Onsite Hardware Engineer £35,000 - £40,000 per anumSouthampton Mon - Fri onsite12-month Fixed Term Contract We are recruiting an experienced Hardware Engineer (L2/3) to support critical infrastructure systems at a major customer site in Southampton. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on hardware diagnostics, maintenance and repair across a diverse range of enterprise and Legacy platforms within a highly critical operational environment. Working from the onsite workshop and across multiple machine rooms, you''ll play a key role in maintaining the performance, reliability and availability of essential IT infrastructure - supporting systems that the customer''s operations depend on. What You''ll Be DoingKey ResponsibilitiesProvide onsite L2/L3 hardware support across enterprise infrastructure and bespoke systems.Diagnose, repair and maintain IBM mainframes, tape systems, storage arrays and server platforms.Support Legacy and modern equipment, including PCs, printers and custom-built systems.Apply electro-mechanical repair techniques and soldering skills to specialist equipment.Investigate and resolve complex hardware faults within a critical operational environment.Carry out preventative maintenance and contribute to improving system reliability.Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and participate in technical meetings.Follow established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.Maintain technical documentation and contribute to ..... full job details .....