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
14-05-2026 05:14 PM
2026-06-13
Data Centre Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) 📍 London
🕒 24/7 Shift Pattern
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
Overview We are recruiting a Data Centre Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a growing engineering team within a state-of-the-art, mission-critical data centre environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a high-growth and future-proof sector, offering strong earning potential, structured career progression, and exposure to advanced critical infrastructure systems.
You will play a key role in maintaining operational resilience, statutory compliance, and maximum uptime across all electrical and mechanical systems within a live 24/7 environment.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
Electrical Systems
🕒 24/7 Shift Pattern
💼 Full-Time | Permanent
Overview We are recruiting a Data Centre Shift Technician / Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a growing engineering team within a state-of-the-art, mission-critical data centre environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a high-growth and future-proof sector, offering strong earning potential, structured career progression, and exposure to advanced critical infrastructure systems.
You will play a key role in maintaining operational resilience, statutory compliance, and maximum uptime across all electrical and mechanical systems within a live 24/7 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 availability of critical infrastructure
- Respond to alarms, faults, and emergency callouts, carrying out fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs
- Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in accordance with L8 and water hygiene regulations
- Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring compliance with RAMS, PTW, and site procedures
- Manage and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory, contractual, and Health & Safety requirements
- Oversee M&E contractors and ensure compliance with SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
- Support commissioning, testing, and handover of new infrastructure and upgrade projects
- Assist in managing P1, P2, and P3 incidents alongside Shift Managers and Data Centre leadership teams
- Support operational resilience and critical incident response within a live environment
- Maintain accurate site logbooks, asset registers, and compliance documentation
- Prepare, review, and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments and promote Health & Safety best practice
- Accurately complete CAFM / CMMS task sheets, maintenance records, and engineering reports
- Act as a key point of contact for client representatives and operational stakeholders
- Attend operational meetings and support service delivery objectives
- Deliver detailed shift handovers, including plant status, ongoing works, and operational risks
- Work collaboratively with Shift Teams and Data Centre Management to ensure seamless site operations
Electrical Systems
- Single and three-phase electrical systems
- UPS systems and standby generators
- Electrical switchgear and control panels
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Fan Coil Units (FCUs)
- Chillers, split systems, and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Fire detection and suppression systems
- Open and closed chilled water systems
- Evaporative cooling infrastructure
- Respond to unplanned faults and emergency incidents within a live data centre environment
- Ensure rapid escalation, communication, and resolution of critical operational issues
- Proven experience within a data centre or critical environment such as finance, healthcare, or infrastructure
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- UPS systems and standby generators
- HVAC and mechanical plant
- BMS monitoring systems
- Ability to manage faults and operational incidents within live environments
- Experience coordinating maintenance and engineering activities
- City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- HV Authorised Person (AP) status
- PASMA, IPAF, Confined Space, or Manual Handling certifications
- Experience within high-availability or mission-critical environments
- Technically strong with excellent fault-finding and analytical skills
- Calm, professional, and decisive under pressure
- Proactive with a strong safety-first mindset
- Comfortable working independently and within shift-based engineering teams
- IT literate with experience using CAFM / CMMS systems
- Reliable, adaptable, and flexible regarding overtime and shift requirements
- Comfortable working at height and using access equipment where required
- 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 and life assurance
- Overtime opportunities
- Structured training and career progression
- Work within a cutting-edge, mission-critical data centre environment
- Gain exposure to advanced electrical and mechanical infrastructure
- Join a high-performing engineering team within a rapidly growing sector
- Access ongoing training, certifications, and long-term career development
- Be part of a safety-first and operationally focused organisation
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