Amazon Rack Decommissioning Data Technician- West 

United Kingdom, England, London 

184127021

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.We are currently expanding our infrastructure team and are looking for Rack Decom Technician. As part of the Rack Decom team, you will be responsible for processing and facilitating legacy Data Center equipment through a liquidation process to ensure that targeted equipment is ready to be removed off premises. You will also process large volumes of customer data to ensure that all customer data is sanitized and properly managed. You will develop familiarity with basic PC components/hardware (HDD/SSD/Flash/Removable storage media/Ram/CPU/Motherboard/Input-Output devices)This is an entry level position and qualified candidates do not require intimate details of software operations or networking protocols.There may be an element of shift based work and physically demanding work required with this role.Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance
Key job responsibilities
- Decommissioning and processing of legacy hardware out of the data center facilities
- Adhere to security and safety best practices in the data center
- Unpacking/repacking fragile electronics
- Relocating and moving of large enterprise equipment
- Creating/attaching labels and barcodes
- Hard drive installation, removal and destruction
- Basic Networking hardware removal/installation and clearing of configurations.- Escalating to senior technicians and management as needed/required
- Familiarity with basic PC components/hardware: HDD/SSD/Flash/Removable storage media/USB/FireWire/Esata/Ram/CPU/Motherboard/Input-Output devices
- Laptop and basic IT software literacy- Ability to perform duties constantly and without deviations unless otherwise instructedA day in the life

- High school or equivalent diploma
- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Experience in networking