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Network Operations Centre NOC Engineer - 247 Shifts Belfast

Hydrogen Group
Ireland, Alba / Scotland, ZE2 9GA, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£30,000 – £32,824 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £32,824 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
2 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

23 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service) + option to buy more leave Paid volunteering day for charity or community work Company-matched pension scheme Cycle-to-work scheme 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
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Network Operations Centre (NOC) Engineer - 24/7 Shifts (Belfast)

Located: onsite in NewtownAbbey, County Antrim

Salary: £30,000 - £32,854 (+ 30% Shift Allowance/annum)

We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused IT/Network Engineer to join our dynamic24/7 Operations Centre team in Belfast. You will be part of a shift-based team supporting critical infrastructure, resolving IT/network incidents with precision, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across a wide client base.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

Shift Pattern:

  • Days: 4 days on (7am-7pm), 4 days off repeated twice
  • Nights: 4 nights on (7pm-7am), 4 nights off repeated twice
  • Then cycle returns to days

All candidates must have experience working in a shift-based operational environment.

As a NOC Engineer, you will act as a key escalation point, monitoring and troubleshooting network and IT incidents, working within SLAs, supporting field engineers, liaising with third-party suppliers, and maintaining clear communication throughout the incident lifecycle. The role offers strong training and development opportunities, including funded apprenticeships, professional certifications, and clear career progression, alongside a shift allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.

What's in it for You:

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for career progression and development
  • Professional training & apprenticeships (including funded qualifications and exams)
  • 23 days annual leave (rising to 27 with service) + option to buy more leave
  • Paid volunteering day for charity or community work
  • Employee Network Groups supporting diversity and inclusion
  • Company-matched pension scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

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