M & E Shift Technician
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£52000 per annum, Benefits: £52,000 Basic Salary + Overtime + Career Development
London City
Greater London
JO-2211-254001
23-04-2026 04:46 PM
2026-05-23
Overview We are recruiting a Data Centre Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a growing team within a state-of-the-art, mission-critical data centre.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a high-growth, future-proof sector, offering strong earning potential, structured progression, and exposure to advanced infrastructure.
You will play a key role in maintaining 100% uptime, operational resilience, and statutory compliance across all electrical and mechanical systems, working within a 24/7 critical environment.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
Electrical Systems
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a high-growth, future-proof sector, offering strong earning potential, structured progression, and exposure to advanced infrastructure.
You will play a key role in maintaining 100% uptime, operational resilience, and statutory compliance across all electrical and mechanical systems, working within a 24/7 critical environment.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
- Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Monitor and operate BMS, PMS, and CMS systems to ensure continuous system availability
- Respond to alarms, faults, and emergency callouts, carrying out fault finding and repairs
- Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in line with L8 / water hygiene regulations
- Supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with RAMS, PTW, and site procedures
- Manage and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Ensure all activities meet statutory, contractual, and Health & Safety requirements
- Oversee M&E contractors, ensuring compliance with SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
- Support commissioning, testing, and handover of new infrastructure and upgrades
- Assist in managing P1, P2, and P3 incidents alongside Shift Managers and Data Centre leadership
- Maintain accurate site logbooks, asset registers, and compliance records
- Prepare, review, and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments and promote best practice in Health & Safety
- Accurately complete CAFM / CMMS task sheets and maintenance reports
- Act as a key point of contact for client representatives and stakeholders
- Attend operational meetings and support service delivery requirements
- Deliver detailed shift handovers, including plant status, risks, and ongoing works
- Work closely with Shift Teams and Data Centre Management to ensure seamless operations
Electrical Systems
- Single and three-phase systems
- UPS systems and standby generators
- Control panels and switchgear
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Fan Coil Units (FCUs)
- Chillers, split systems, and VSDs (Variable Speed Drives)
- Fire detection and suppression systems
- Open and closed chilled water systems
- Respond to and support unplanned faults and emergency incidents within a live data centre
- Ensure rapid escalation, communication, and resolution of critical issues
- Proven experience in a data centre or critical environment (e.g. finance, healthcare, infrastructure)
- Strong hands-on experience with UPS systems, generators, HVAC plant, and BMS platforms
- Ability to manage real-time faults and incidents in live environments
- Experience coordinating maintenance and operational activities
- City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Building Services
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- HV Authorised Person (AP) status
- PASMA, IPAF, Confined Space, Manual Handling certifications
- Experience in high-availability / mission-critical environments
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Calm, professional, and decisive under pressure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
- Proactive, safety-first mindset
- IT literate with experience using CAFM / CMMS systems
- Reliable, self-motivated, and adaptable to shift work and overtime
- Comfortable working at height and using access equipment
- Ability to obtain BPSS or SC security clearance
- High standards of professionalism, integrity, and compliance
- Competitive salary: £48,000 – £52,000
- 10% annual performance bonus
- Private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave
- Free on-site parking
- Daily meal allowance
- Pension scheme & life assurance
- Overtime opportunities
- Strong keyword optimisation: “Data Centre”, “Shift Technician”, “Electrical Bias”, “UPS”, “HVAC”, “BMS”, “PPM”, “PTW”, “CAFM”
- Clean, structured layout for ATS systems and recruiter scanning
- Balanced focus on technical skills, compliance, and career progression
- Designed to attract both experienced data centre engineers and those transitioning from FM/building services
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