Data Center Engineer
hace 5 días
City of London
M&E Shift Technician – Critical Environments Salary: £59,000 + overtime + bonus Location: London (Data Centre Environment) Employment Type: Permanent, Shift-Based (24/7 Rota) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a leading Critical Environments team within a major London data centre. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of all critical building systems on site. Working as part of a 24/7 shift team, you will play a key role in supporting technical operations, responding to incidents, and ensuring contractual SLA delivery. Key Responsibilities • Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant, aligned to site schedules and asset lists., • Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, HV systems, PDU units, CRAC units, and associated control/monitoring systems., • Work in accordance with high safety standards, completing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks., • Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues to the Shift Manager when required., • Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, job records, and site documentation., • Oversee subcontractors, ensuring permit-to-work processes and RAMS compliance., • Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well-presented at all times., • Provide holiday and sickness cover when needed and remain flexible with shift patterns., • Support the Shift Manager by standing in when required and ensuring KPI/SLA compliance., • Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives. Required Qualifications & Experience • City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services., • HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status)., • 18th Edition (BS7671) certification., • Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres., • Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close-control cooling systems., • Good communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a calm, methodical approach under pressure., • Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required. Personal Attributes • Committed to providing exceptional customer service., • Able to make confident, sound decisions during critical situations., • Team-oriented, proactive, and reliable., • Professional, safety-conscious, and detail-focused. What’s on Offer • £59,000 base salary, • Overtime + performance bonus, • Opportunities for upskilling, AP training, and career development within a high-performing critical environment team. If you are interested please email your CV to for immediate consideration