Data Centre Remote Hands in Manchester

Remote Hands
That Understand

Deep telecoms & web hosting experience. Not just hands — expert knowledge, transparent pricing, clear communication.

Less than 20 minutes from 20 of Manchester's data centres

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Samuel Lewis

Founder / Director

Head of IT in Telecommunications. Experienced in Network, Systems & Software Engineering

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Experience

Telecoms & web hosting experience
Worked in telecoms and web hosting companies
Network, Systems & Software Engineering background
Deep understanding of data centre operations

Traditional Remote Hands vs Smart Hands

Why choose expertise over just hands?

Traditional Remote Hands

Generic technicians with limited infrastructure knowledge
Opaque pricing with hidden fees and minimum charges
Limited understanding of telecoms and web hosting environments
Rigid scheduling and availability constraints
Basic communication, minimal documentation

Expert-Led

Smart Hands

Deep telecoms & web hosting experience — understanding of infrastructure from working in telecoms and web hosting companies
Transparent pricing — £75/hour + £0.75/mile, no hidden fees
Industry experience — worked in telecoms and web hosting companies
Flexible availability — Mon-Sun by arrangement, responsive scheduling
Clear communication — live updates, documented reports, photo documentation

Data Centre Remote Hands Services

Comprehensive on-site support for your infrastructure

Racking & Stacking

Professional installation of servers, switches, and network equipment (up to 30kg). Proper cable management and organization.

Cabling & Patching

Cat5e terminations, fiber patching, cable dressing to professional standards. Photo-worthy cable management.

Configuration & Setup

Device setup, OS installation, network configuration, and basic troubleshooting. Understanding of telecoms environments.

Hardware Maintenance

Component replacement, hardware diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. Experience with enterprise-grade equipment.

Network Diagnostics

Troubleshooting network issues, connectivity testing, and infrastructure diagnostics. Deep understanding of network operations.

Live Communication

Real-time updates during work, documented reports with photos, and clear recommendations. Transparent communication throughout.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no minimum charges, no surprises

Time

£75/hour

1-hour minimum. Overtime by agreement. Per engineer.

Travel

£0.75/mile

Travel charged without hourly rate. Parking/tolls at cost.

Additional details

Invoices with receipts provided.
Discounted day-rates for planned work — ask for a quote.
Multi-man Smart Hands available for complex jobs — ask for a quote.
Basic materials included in the hourly rate; additional fees for incidentals may apply.

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Why Choose Smart Hands?

Expert knowledge meets practical execution

Industry Experience

With deep experience working in telecoms and web hosting companies, we understand the infrastructure, challenges, and requirements of data centre operations. This isn't just manual work — it's informed execution.

Transparent Commercials

Unlike traditional remote hands services with opaque pricing and hidden fees, Smart Hands offers clear, upfront pricing: £75/hour + £0.75/mile. No minimum charges, no surprises. You know exactly what you're paying for.

Clear Communication

Live updates during work, documented reports with photos, and clear recommendations. You're kept informed throughout the process, not left wondering what's happening in your data centre.

Flexible Availability

Available Mon-Sun by arrangement. Responsive scheduling that works around your needs, not rigid service windows. When you need remote hands, we're available.

Remote Hands That Understand