Critical M & E Shift Engineer (Days & Nights 12 Hour Shift Pattern)
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Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£55000 per annum, Benefits: 55K -Benefits: Career Progression, Training Opportunities, Continental Shift Pattern
London City
West Central London
JO-2308-258501-1
07-04-2026 04:29 PM
2026-05-07
Shift Engineer – Data Centre / Critical Facilities (Electrical / Mechanical) 📍 London
🕒 Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Overtime + Training
Overview We are recruiting for a Shift Engineer / Data Centre Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer to join a high-performing team within a mission-critical data centre environment in London.
This opportunity is ideal for engineers with experience in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems who are looking to build a long-term career in a high-growth, resilient sector.
Working within a 24/7 critical operations environment, you will play a key role in maintaining uptime, reliability, and performance of essential infrastructure, while benefiting from structured training and clear career progression.
The Role As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical building services systems within a live data centre.
You will gain hands-on experience with:
Key Responsibilities Operations & System Management
🕒 Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Overtime + Training
Overview We are recruiting for a Shift Engineer / Data Centre Engineer / Critical Facilities Engineer to join a high-performing team within a mission-critical data centre environment in London.
This opportunity is ideal for engineers with experience in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems who are looking to build a long-term career in a high-growth, resilient sector.
Working within a 24/7 critical operations environment, you will play a key role in maintaining uptime, reliability, and performance of essential infrastructure, while benefiting from structured training and clear career progression.
The Role As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical building services systems within a live data centre.
You will gain hands-on experience with:
- LV/MV electrical distribution systems
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
- Standby generators
- HVAC and cooling systems
- Mechanical plant and associated infrastructure
- BMS / PMS / CMS monitoring systems
Key Responsibilities Operations & System Management
- Operate and monitor critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure
- Carry out HV/LV switching operations in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Monitor systems via BMS, PMS, and CMS platforms
- Act as first responder to alarms and faults, ensuring rapid resolution
- Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
- Diagnose and rectify faults across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) standards and statutory regulations
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, logs, and incident reports
- Completed engineering apprenticeship or recognised technical qualification
- Experience in building services, facilities management, or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, and mechanical plant
- Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work effectively within a shift-based team environment
- Experience working in data centres or other critical environments
- HV/LV Authorisation (Authorised Person or equivalent)
- Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, and critical power infrastructure
- Relevant certifications (e.g. NCC, REC, or equivalent)
- Competitive salary plus shift allowance and overtime opportunities
- Clear career progression (e.g. Senior Engineer, Authorised Person, Data Centre Specialist)
- Ongoing training and technical development
- Opportunity to work in a high-demand, recession-resilient industry
- Exposure to advanced, mission-critical infrastructure
- Supportive, professional, and safety-focused team environment
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