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
14-01-2026 05:10 PM
2026-02-13
Data Centre / Critical Site Engineer
Step into a future-proof career within the fast-growing data centre and critical environments sector. We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team supporting mission-critical infrastructure in the Cambridge area. This is a recession-resistant industry with outstanding long-term career prospects, structured development, and full training provided—ideal for ambitious engineers looking to build or advance a career in critical sites.
The Role As a Data Centre / Critical Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining highly resilient systems where uptime is essential. You’ll work within a professional, safety-driven environment, gaining hands-on exposure to critical power and infrastructure while being supported by an experienced management and engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Step into a future-proof career within the fast-growing data centre and critical environments sector. We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team supporting mission-critical infrastructure in the Cambridge area. This is a recession-resistant industry with outstanding long-term career prospects, structured development, and full training provided—ideal for ambitious engineers looking to build or advance a career in critical sites.
The Role As a Data Centre / Critical Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining highly resilient systems where uptime is essential. You’ll work within a professional, safety-driven environment, gaining hands-on exposure to critical power and infrastructure while being supported by an experienced management and engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned preventative and reactive maintenance in line with PPM schedules
- Complete all maintenance tasks to a high professional and technical standard
- Produce clear, accurate technical reports and activity documentation
- Use company systems to ensure full contractual and compliance adherence
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and clients
- Provide first-line out-of-hours call-out support when required
- Escalate incidents and site issues promptly and professionally
- Supervise subcontractors and ensure 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
- Level 2 & Level 3 Electrical Qualifications
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- HVAP / LVAP Authorisation
- A proactive, reliable mindset with strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in critical environments and long-term career growth
- Work in a highly secure, essential, and recession-proof sector
- Gain valuable experience in data centres and critical infrastructure
- Benefit from structured training and clear progression pathways
- Join a supportive, professional team where your development matters
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