Shift Technician

Shift Technician - Data Centre

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Shift Technician to join an established data centre operator, working in-house at a critical facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically qualified engineer to play a key role in maintaining the reliability, availability and performance of critical infrastructure within a data centre environment.

Working as part of an on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding and monitoring essential building services to ensure continuous operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical building services and infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems, including UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution and associated mechanical plant.
• Conduct routine plant inspections, identify potential issues and report defects or abnormalities.
• Respond to alarms, investigate faults and support incident management activities.
• Assist with the testing, servicing and maintenance of critical equipment.
• Follow site-specific procedures, including standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures and method statements.
• Work in accordance with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift logs and technical documentation.
• Support contractors and specialist service providers during maintenance activities.
• Ensure all critical infrastructure operates safely, efficiently and in line with site performance requirements.

Experience Required

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building services, critical environments or data centres.
• Working knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems, with exposure to critical infrastructure.
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault-finding procedures.
• Familiarity with health and safety requirements, risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Willingness to work a shift pattern, including nights and weekends where required.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work directly for an established data centre operator.
• Exposure to critical infrastructure within a technically demanding environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression within the data centre sector.
• The chance to work as part of an established on-site engineering team.