Data Centre HVAP (Must Have or Lapsed) Technician
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£58000 per annum, Benefits: £55,000 + Training + Holiday + Pension + Private Healthcare
London City
London
JO-2208-252044-1
14-05-2026 05:31 PM
2026-06-13
Data Centre HVAP Technician 📍 Mission-Critical Environment
💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Development
Purpose of the Role The Data Centre HVAP Technician is responsible for supervising and delivering both planned and reactive maintenance activities within a live, mission-critical environment.
Working closely with the Engineering Supervisor, Shift Leader, and client representatives, you will ensure full compliance with site procedures, operational standards, and Health & Safety regulations.
As a High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP), you will play a key role in maintaining operational resilience, ensuring all safety documentation is completed to the highest standard and that all works are carried out in strict accordance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Development
Purpose of the Role The Data Centre HVAP Technician is responsible for supervising and delivering both planned and reactive maintenance activities within a live, mission-critical environment.
Working closely with the Engineering Supervisor, Shift Leader, and client representatives, you will ensure full compliance with site procedures, operational standards, and Health & Safety regulations.
As a High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP), you will play a key role in maintaining operational resilience, ensuring all safety documentation is completed to the highest standard and that all works are carried out in strict accordance with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and company procedures.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Maintenance
- Deliver routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building plant, equipment, and critical infrastructure
- Ensure all maintenance activities meet or exceed agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Respond promptly to BMS alarms and carry out emergency fault response and repairs where required
- Support operational uptime and resilience across all critical systems
- Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with ACoP L8 (Legionella) requirements
- Ensure effective management and availability of critical spare parts to support maintenance and fault response activities
- Implement, manage, and enforce Permit to Work (PTW) procedures to ensure safe site operations
- Develop, review, and follow switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
- Fulfil all duties associated with High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) status
- Ensure all engineering activities are completed in accordance with company policies, statutory compliance, and Health & Safety regulations
- Review subcontractor RAMS and ensure all work packs contain the required safety documentation prior to approval
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and task documentation using REALM task sheets
- Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS) for in-house engineering activities
- Ensure all compliance records, maintenance logs, and operational documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supervise engineering subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and site procedures
- Provide technical and operational support during unplanned incidents, system failures, or critical faults
- Coordinate effectively with engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders during maintenance and incident response activities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and client representatives
- Promote a safe and healthy working environment in line with company and client policies
- Present a professional image at all times while delivering a high standard of customer service
- Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for site safety, operational performance, and compliance
- Commit to ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance technical competence
- High Voltage Authorisation (essential)
- Current Wiring Regulations certification
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Manual Handling certification (advantageous)
- PASMA and IPAF certifications (preferred)
- Proven experience managing live incidents and faults within business-critical or data centre environments
- Previous experience in a similar HVAP or critical engineering role
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety obligations within live operational environments
- Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems including:
- Fire systems
- PMS (Power Monitoring Systems)
- BMS (Building Management Systems)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
- Professional, self-motivated, and accountable
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within engineering teams
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively under pressure
- Confident and professional in client-facing environments
- Flexible approach to working hours in support of operational requirements
- Work within a highly resilient, mission-critical data centre environment
- Play a key role in maintaining operational uptime and infrastructure reliability
- Gain exposure to advanced HV infrastructure and critical systems
- Access ongoing technical training and professional development
- Join a collaborative, safety-first engineering team focused on operational excellence
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