Electrical Shift Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£55000 per annum, Benefits: 55K + Career Progression + Holidays + Benefits + Training
All London
Greater London
JO-2308-258501-3
29-01-2026 05:16 PM
2026-02-28
Data Centre Technician – Docklands
We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and technically capable Data Centre Technician to join our Operations team in Docklands. This hands-on role operates within a high-availability, mission-critical environment, offering the chance to work with complex building systems and advanced infrastructure while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive on responsibility, and take pride in maintaining uninterrupted service in critical environments, this role offers both challenge and long-term career development within a respected operational team.
Role Overview
As a Data Centre Technician, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and technical oversight of building systems, plant, and critical infrastructure. Acting as a first responder to alarms and incidents, you will protect uptime, support service delivery, and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
You will work closely with site management, engineering teams, and external partners to deliver operational excellence across multiple data centre facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Incident Response
Respond to critical alarms and incidents, liaising with the Client Service Desk and providing timely updates
Monitor environmental control systems to maintain specified tolerances
Implement and follow change control procedures, documenting software, hardware, and system updates
Support site and client management during emergencies, drills, and incident responses
Conduct inspections, testing, and fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, and plant systems
Ensure safe start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment
Maintenance & Optimisation
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance within agreed SLAs
Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, system optimisation, and risk reduction
Conduct technical audits to confirm system performance and asset compliance
Support BMS calibration activities to maintain accuracy and system integrity
Documentation & Compliance
Administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system to maintain compliance and operational control
Review RAMS and access permits to proactively manage operational risk
Develop and maintain site-specific SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
Accurately log activities within CMMS and ticketing platforms
Produce routine reports on UPS systems, battery condition, and asset status
Teamwork & Development
Collaborate with the Technical Manager and shift teams to ensure service continuity
Support the training and development of junior technicians and apprentices
Work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution
Skills, Experience & Competencies
Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification
Proven experience in building services, ideally within data centres or critical environments
Strong technical understanding of building systems, fault diagnosis, and service delivery
Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with clients, colleagues, and contractors
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset, able to work independently and make sound technical decisions
Strong commitment to health & safety, quality, compliance, and environmental best practice
Experience with BMS, EMS, and critical infrastructure systems
Knowledge of cGxP-controlled environments is advantageous
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a high-performing, professional team operating at the core of mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers exposure to advanced systems, structured training, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing data centre operation.
If you’re looking to build a long-term career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a skilled, proactive, and technically capable Data Centre Technician to join our Operations team in Docklands. This hands-on role operates within a high-availability, mission-critical environment, offering the chance to work with complex building systems and advanced infrastructure while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive on responsibility, and take pride in maintaining uninterrupted service in critical environments, this role offers both challenge and long-term career development within a respected operational team.
Role Overview
As a Data Centre Technician, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and technical oversight of building systems, plant, and critical infrastructure. Acting as a first responder to alarms and incidents, you will protect uptime, support service delivery, and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
You will work closely with site management, engineering teams, and external partners to deliver operational excellence across multiple data centre facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Incident Response
Respond to critical alarms and incidents, liaising with the Client Service Desk and providing timely updates
Monitor environmental control systems to maintain specified tolerances
Implement and follow change control procedures, documenting software, hardware, and system updates
Support site and client management during emergencies, drills, and incident responses
Conduct inspections, testing, and fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, and plant systems
Ensure safe start-up, operation, and shutdown of equipment
Maintenance & Optimisation
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance within agreed SLAs
Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, system optimisation, and risk reduction
Conduct technical audits to confirm system performance and asset compliance
Support BMS calibration activities to maintain accuracy and system integrity
Documentation & Compliance
Administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system to maintain compliance and operational control
Review RAMS and access permits to proactively manage operational risk
Develop and maintain site-specific SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
Accurately log activities within CMMS and ticketing platforms
Produce routine reports on UPS systems, battery condition, and asset status
Teamwork & Development
Collaborate with the Technical Manager and shift teams to ensure service continuity
Support the training and development of junior technicians and apprentices
Work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution
Skills, Experience & Competencies
Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification
Proven experience in building services, ideally within data centres or critical environments
Strong technical understanding of building systems, fault diagnosis, and service delivery
Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with clients, colleagues, and contractors
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset, able to work independently and make sound technical decisions
Strong commitment to health & safety, quality, compliance, and environmental best practice
Experience with BMS, EMS, and critical infrastructure systems
Knowledge of cGxP-controlled environments is advantageous
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a high-performing, professional team operating at the core of mission-critical infrastructure. This role offers exposure to advanced systems, structured training, and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing data centre operation.
If you’re looking to build a long-term career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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