Data Centre Electrical or Mechanical Shift Supervisor (Days & Nights)
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£40,000 to £49,999
£48000 per annum, Benefits: 48K + Career Progression + Holidays + Benefits
London City
West Central London
JO-2308-258501
18-08-2025 05:03 PM
2025-09-17
Job Role:
We are recruiting a Data Centre Supervisor to join our successful Data Centre Solutions team based in London. The post holder will be expected to have an extensive understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, and DC-specific infrastructure). As the Data Centre Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective inspection, operation, and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
We are recruiting a Data Centre Supervisor to join our successful Data Centre Solutions team based in London. The post holder will be expected to have an extensive understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, and DC-specific infrastructure). As the Data Centre Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective inspection, operation, and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate all M&E systems within the Data Centre competently, effectively, and efficiently (including HV Electrical isolations/operations). Make recommendations for improvement and provide concise technical reports when required.
- Ensure that all Specialist Sub Contractors conduct works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures, MOP/PTW, and client change requests.
- Ensure that Specialist Sub Contractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, the quality of work has been inspected, and recommendations are communicated to the Data Centre Operations Manager.
- Accurately report all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks.
- Review and prepare MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, and associated risk assessments.
- Champion and promote QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks.
- Proactively attend nominated training courses as identified by management in line with the DCS training matrix.
- Contribute to a positive culture within the team regarding personal development and training.
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE policies and procedures.
- Supervise the completion of assigned planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
- Support the training and development of technicians and apprentices.
- Participate in the engineering Quality Assurance process to validate the standards of completed works.
- Supervise the day-to-day house shift and day team performance.
- Manage holiday and sickness cover for shift and day team.
- Support the ESM/TSM in all areas as required or directed.
- Manage critical plant repairs and equipment with the in-house team and sub-contractors.
- Experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations and/or experience as a supervisor in an FM role.
- HNC/HND in a relevant field or associated Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship (or similar).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
- Drive operational excellence within the team.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to lead a team under pressure while remaining calm, clear-thinking, and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.
- Demonstrate commitment and previous experience; individuals who do not meet all the required technical qualifications may be considered subject to Director’s approval.
- Willingness to attend on and off-site training for plant and systems, which may require nights away from home.
- High level of initiative.
- Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions.
- Enthusiasm, proactivity, diligence, and alertness, with a willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes.
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