Critical M & E Shift Engineer (Days & Nights 12 Hour Shift Pattern)
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
26-05-2026 04:37 PM
2026-06-25
Shift Engineer – Data Centre / Critical Facilities (Electrical / Mechanical) 📍 London, UK
🕒 Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Overtime + Training & Development
Shift Engineer Jobs in London – Data Centre & Critical Facilities Engineering We are recruiting a skilled Shift Engineer, Data Centre Engineer, or Critical Facilities Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a mission-critical data centre environment in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with experience in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services, or Facilities Management systems to develop a long-term career within the rapidly growing data centre and critical infrastructure sector.
As part of a 24/7 operational engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining uptime, reliability, resilience, and operational performance across critical infrastructure and essential building services systems.
Role Overview As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and fault response of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre environment.
You will gain hands-on experience working with:
Key Responsibilities Operations & Critical System Management
🕒 Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 💰 Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance + Overtime + Training & Development
Shift Engineer Jobs in London – Data Centre & Critical Facilities Engineering We are recruiting a skilled Shift Engineer, Data Centre Engineer, or Critical Facilities Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a mission-critical data centre environment in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with experience in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Building Services, or Facilities Management systems to develop a long-term career within the rapidly growing data centre and critical infrastructure sector.
As part of a 24/7 operational engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining uptime, reliability, resilience, and operational performance across critical infrastructure and essential building services systems.
Role Overview As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and fault response of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre environment.
You will gain hands-on experience working with:
- LV/MV electrical distribution systems
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
- Standby generators and critical power infrastructure
- HVAC and cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units
- Mechanical plant and associated building services systems
- BMS / PMS / CMS monitoring platforms
Key Responsibilities Operations & Critical System Management
- Operate and monitor critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre
- Carry out HV/LV switching operations in accordance with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Monitor site performance using BMS, PMS, and CMS systems
- Respond to alarms and faults, ensuring rapid diagnosis and resolution
- Support operational resilience, uptime, and reliability across all critical systems
- Escalate operational risks and incidents where appropriate
- Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
- Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs across M&E systems
- Support continuous improvement and engineering reliability initiatives
- Assist with maintenance planning and engineering best practice
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently
- Supervise subcontractors and specialist service providers on site
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) standards
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records, and incident reports
- Follow statutory regulations, site procedures, permits, and operational compliance standards
- Promote a safety-first culture across all engineering activities
- Engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent technical qualification
- Experience within Building Services, Facilities Management, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Critical Environments
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Electrical systems (LV/MV)
- Mechanical plant and HVAC systems
- Critical infrastructure and building services systems
- Proven fault-finding, diagnostics, and problem-solving capability
- Ability to work effectively within a shift-based 24/7 operational environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Previous experience within data centres or mission-critical facilities
- HV/LV Authorised Person (AP) status, or working towards certification
- Knowledge of UPS systems, standby generators, and critical power systems
- Experience using BMS, PMS, CMS, or CAFM systems
- Relevant industry certifications such as NCC, REC, or equivalent
- Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime opportunities
- Structured career progression into roles including:
- Senior Engineer
- Authorised Person (AP)
- Data Centre Specialist
- Critical Facilities Supervisor
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- Opportunity to work within a recession-resilient, high-demand industry
- Exposure to advanced mission-critical infrastructure and technologies
- Supportive, safety-first, and high-performance engineering culture
- Be part of a growing and future-focused data centre and critical facilities sector
- Work on advanced electrical and mechanical systems within a live mission-critical environment
- Develop specialist technical skills in critical infrastructure and operations
- Join a collaborative engineering team focused on safety, reliability, uptime, and operational excellence
- Access long-term career development within one of the fastest-growing engineering sectors globally
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