Shift Technician

Shift Technician - Data Centre

The Opportunity

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically qualified engineer to work within a critical environment, supporting the operation, maintenance and reliability of essential data centre infrastructure.

Working as part of an on-site engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining site availability, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, responding to technical faults and ensuring critical systems operate safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain essential systems, including UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, pumps and electrical distribution.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and identify potential faults or equipment abnormalities.
• Respond to alarms, investigate technical issues and carry out fault-finding activities.
• Support emergency response procedures and ensure incidents are managed in line with site protocols.
• Assist with the testing, servicing and maintenance of critical plant and equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures and method statements.
• Work in accordance with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift logs and technical documentation.
• Coordinate contractors during maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve site reliability and operational performance.

Experience Required

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience within data centres, critical environments, facilities management or building services.
• Working knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience undertaking planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, safety and operational reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a shift engineering team.
• Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern, including days and nights.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity within an established data centre environment.
• Exposure to critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression within the data centre sector.
• The opportunity to join a professional engineering team responsible for maintaining critical site operations.