Data Centre Shift Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£53000 per annum, Benefits: 20 Days Holidays + Career Progression + Benefits
London City
Peterborough
000000000085886
18-02-2026 05:01 PM
2026-03-20
Build a Future-Proof Career
Join a fast-growing, recession-resistant sector supporting mission-critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to work in data centres and critical environments with a high-performing engineering team in Cambridge. The role offers long-term job security, structured development pathways, and full training, ideal for ambitious engineers looking to establish or accelerate their career.
Role Overview
As a Data Centre / Critical Site Engineer, you will maintain highly resilient systems where uptime is essential. Working in a professional, safety-focused environment, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to critical power and infrastructure systems, supported by an experienced engineering and management team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works in line with agreed schedules.
Complete all maintenance tasks to a high technical and professional standard.
Produce clear, accurate technical reports and documentation.
Use company systems to ensure contractual compliance and accurate record-keeping.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and clients.
Provide first-line out-of-hours call-out support when required.
Escalate site incidents promptly and professionally.
Supervise subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.
Support management with quotations for additional or remedial works.
Attend team meetings, briefings, and training sessions.
Submit accurate weekly timesheets.
Maintain strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Authorisations
Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical qualifications
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
HVAP and/or LVAP authorisation
Skills & Attributes
Proactive, reliable, and detail-focused approach
Strong interest in critical environments and long-term career development
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Join?
Work in a secure, essential, and recession-proof sector
Gain valuable experience in data centres and critical infrastructure
Benefit from structured training and clear progression opportunities
Join a supportive, professional team where development and safety come first
🚀 Take the next step in your career and build long-term expertise in critical engineering within a high-growth, mission-critical industry.
Join a fast-growing, recession-resistant sector supporting mission-critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to work in data centres and critical environments with a high-performing engineering team in Cambridge. The role offers long-term job security, structured development pathways, and full training, ideal for ambitious engineers looking to establish or accelerate their career.
Role Overview
As a Data Centre / Critical Site Engineer, you will maintain highly resilient systems where uptime is essential. Working in a professional, safety-focused environment, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to critical power and infrastructure systems, supported by an experienced engineering and management team.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works in line with agreed schedules.
Complete all maintenance tasks to a high technical and professional standard.
Produce clear, accurate technical reports and documentation.
Use company systems to ensure contractual compliance and accurate record-keeping.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and clients.
Provide first-line out-of-hours call-out support when required.
Escalate site incidents promptly and professionally.
Supervise subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.
Support management with quotations for additional or remedial works.
Attend team meetings, briefings, and training sessions.
Submit accurate weekly timesheets.
Maintain strict compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Authorisations
Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical qualifications
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
HVAP and/or LVAP authorisation
Skills & Attributes
Proactive, reliable, and detail-focused approach
Strong interest in critical environments and long-term career development
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Join?
Work in a secure, essential, and recession-proof sector
Gain valuable experience in data centres and critical infrastructure
Benefit from structured training and clear progression opportunities
Join a supportive, professional team where development and safety come first
🚀 Take the next step in your career and build long-term expertise in critical engineering within a high-growth, mission-critical industry.
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