M & E Shift Technician
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£52000 per annum, Benefits: £52,000 Basic Salary + Overtime + Career Development
London City
Greater London
JO-2211-254001
13-01-2026 04:52 PM
2026-02-12
Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Data Centre Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join an expanding team within a state-of-the-art Data Centre environment. This role offers long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and clear career progression within a future-proof and rapidly growing industry.
You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and resilience of all critical infrastructure systems, working alongside experienced engineers to ensure 100% uptime and compliance with stringent SLA and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and resilience of all critical infrastructure systems, working alongside experienced engineers to ensure 100% uptime and compliance with stringent SLA and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across all critical systems, including electrical, HVAC, and mechanical infrastructure
- Monitor, operate, and fault-find BMS, PMS, and CMS systems to ensure continuous site availability
- Respond to BMS alarms and carry out emergency repairs as required
- Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 / water hygiene standards
- Supervise subcontractors, ensuring adherence to site procedures, RAMS, and contractual obligations
- Manage and enforce Permit to Work systems
- Ensure all works meet statutory, safety, and contractual requirements
- Oversee M&E contractors delivering electrical and HVAC services in line with MOP / SOP / EOP procedures
- Support commissioning, witnessing, and handover of new infrastructure and upgrades
- Coordinate and support P1 / P2 / P3 incidents in collaboration with Shift Managers and the Data Centre Manager
- Maintain site logbooks and statutory compliance records
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments and enforce health & safety best practices
- Prepare, review, and approve Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS)
- Ensure accurate completion of maintenance documentation and REALM task sheets
- Act as a key point of contact for client services and attend planning and operational meetings
- Work closely with the Data Centre Manager and shift teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Deliver clear and structured shift handovers using logs, emails, and status boards
- Electrical Systems: Single and three-phase systems, UPS, generators, control panels, and switchgear
- HVAC Systems: AHUs, FCUs, split systems, chillers, variable speed drives
- Fire & Life Safety: Fire detection and suppression systems
- Water Systems: Open and closed chilled water systems
- Incident Management: Support unplanned faults and emergency situations on site
- Proven experience working in a critical environment (data centres, financial institutions, or similar)
- Strong hands-on expertise with UPS, generators, HVAC, and BMS systems
- Experience managing real-time incidents and fault conditions
- Ability to coordinate complex maintenance and operational activities
- City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Services or Maintenance
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- HV Authorised Person (desirable)
- Confined Space, Manual Handling (advantageous)
- PASMA & IPAF (preferred)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong problem-solving ability and calm decision-making under pressure
- Competent in preparing RAMS and conducting dynamic risk assessments
- IT literate with experience using CAFM systems
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or within a team
- Flexible with shift work and available for overtime
- Comfortable working at height and using vertical access equipment
- Security clearance (BPSS / SC) may be required or obtained
- High standards of integrity and professionalism
- Competitive salary £48,000 – £52,000 (DOE)
- 10% annual bonus (paid April/May)
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave
- Free on-site parking
- Daily meal allowance
- Life assurance and pension scheme
- Overtime opportunities
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