Electrical Shift Engineer
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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
09-04-2026 05:20 PM
2026-05-09
Data Centre Technician – Mission-Critical Infrastructure
📍 Docklands, London 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Development
Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Data Centre Technician to join our Operations team in Docklands, London.
This hands-on role is based within a high-availability, mission-critical data centre, offering exposure to advanced infrastructure, complex building systems, and critical plant equipment.
The ideal candidate will be technically qualified, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in high-responsibility environments. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, ensuring operational resilience, and supporting uninterrupted critical services.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Incident Response
📍 Docklands, London 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Development
Overview We are seeking a skilled and proactive Data Centre Technician to join our Operations team in Docklands, London.
This hands-on role is based within a high-availability, mission-critical data centre, offering exposure to advanced infrastructure, complex building systems, and critical plant equipment.
The ideal candidate will be technically qualified, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in high-responsibility environments. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, ensuring operational resilience, and supporting uninterrupted critical services.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Incident Response
- Respond promptly to critical alarms and system alerts
- Liaise with the Client Service Desk, providing timely updates
- Monitor environmental systems (temperature, humidity, etc.) to maintain operational tolerances
- Execute change control procedures with accurate documentation
- Support site and client management during incidents, emergencies, and operational drills
- Conduct inspections, fault-finding, and troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems
- Safely perform start-up, shutdown, and switching operations on UPS, generators, HVAC, and critical plant
- Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with SLA requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reliability, and system performance
- Conduct technical audits to ensure asset compliance and operational reliability
- Support BMS calibration and EMS monitoring to maintain accurate system data
- Administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system for safe maintenance and contractor activities
- Review RAMS and permits to minimise operational risk
- Maintain and adhere to site-specific SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
- Record all maintenance and operational activities in CMMS and ticketing systems
- Produce technical reports on UPS performance, battery condition, and asset health
- Collaborate with the Technical Manager, engineering teams, and shift colleagues
- Mentor and support junior technicians and apprentices
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely issue resolution
- Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent recognised qualification
- Experience in data centres, building services, or mission-critical environments
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including fault-finding and maintenance
- Experience working with BMS, EMS, and critical infrastructure systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to work independently under pressure
- Strong commitment to health & safety and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of cGxP-controlled environments
- Work within a high-performing team supporting mission-critical infrastructure
- Gain exposure to advanced systems and complex building services
- Access structured training and professional development opportunities
- Benefit from clear career progression pathways
- Thrive in a technically challenging, high-impact environment where reliability and precision are critical
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