FAQ

The data center sector is very diverse in the number of functions (see: link to functions in a data center), which means there are many opportunities for people with a technical background. In addition, data centers have become an indispensable part of daily life; they are the physical side of the internet and are therefore also designated as critical infrastructure – we can no longer do without them.

The functions within the data center sector are numerous, and so are the opportunities for growth. For example, consider specialization in electrical engineering; this can be in the field of design, construction or commissioning, but also in operations. In addition, there are many opportunities to grow in leadership/management roles or more as a technical specialist

Just like the diversity in roles, the diversity in salary is also great. As a technical starter you can expect a salary in the region of €3,000 gross per month. As you develop this can increase to €4,000 per month and higher for medior positions and for senior positions above €5,000 per month. Leadership and specialist roles have even higher salaries, but this varies greatly.

Nationally, you will find most data centers in the Amsterdam region, which is one of the largest data center markets in Europe. Other notable locations are Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Middenmeer and Eemshaven. In Europe, in addition to Amsterdam, you will find the largest primary markets in London, Frankfurt, Paris and Dublin. In addition, a lot is being built and developed in countries such as Italy, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Poland and Belgium.

Yes, that is certainly possible. Through DC People, many assignments can be obtained from several of our clients and also in several disciplines. Especially within Design & Build, there is a great demand for specialists throughout Europe.

In general, regular working hours are used, but when you work in the operation, other working hours may apply. Think of shift work schedules that allow people to be on site 24/7 or on-call/consignment services to respond to malfunctions.

Project planning involves creating and managing detailed schedules to ensure construction is completed within established timelines and budgets. The process also considers milestones, deadlines, and delivery schedules.

DC People offers employees a generous annual budget to stimulate personal growth and development. There is a wide choice of training courses and certifications. Think of specialist training courses in the field of electrical and cooling technology, such as NEN3140/3840 and F-gases. But there is also a wide choice in the field of networks and IT, take CCNA for example. There are also several institutes that have developed specific certifications and training courses for data centers, such as the Uptime Institute, Exin and ANS/TIA.

When you work in data center operations, working from home is not an option, because running a data center requires your presence. In other positions, hybrid or remote options do exist, but this varies per company.d.

This is big, especially for technical staff. In recent years, this industry has grown enormously and with digital developments, such as AI, this growth will continue. In addition, data centers are classified as critical infrastructure, just like power plants. This means that they are considered necessary for both the present and the future.

Yes, there are plenty of them. The industry is known for training starters and offering them opportunities to develop. This is done with in-house training and guidance, but also by following external training courses.

This is the user-friendly automated system of DC-people. You can easily enter worked hours in the application, so that you always receive a correct payslip. In your employee file you have access to the time registration, pay specifications, annual statements and vacation days.

At DC People you always receive a full public transport allowance for the second class or a mileage allowance of €0.23 per kilometer. You can declare these weekly via the hour declaration in the Easyflex portal. When calculating wages, the system adds all allowances together. The net amount to be paid is shown on your payslip as a tax-free allowance.

Our employees build up a pension via Stipp from the start of their employment. In the first phase of employment, the employer pays 8% pension premium. After 52 weeks of employment, the employee starts building up additional pension, with DC-people paying 8% and the employee 4%.

Salary payments are made in the fifth week of a 4-week work period, which means that salaries are paid 13 times per year.