Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer
hace 4 días
Stratford-upon-Avon
Job Overview Power the systems that power the world. We are seeking an experienced High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) to join a state-of-the-art data centre supporting business-critical infrastructure within a high-performance, zero-tolerance environment. As a Data Centre HVAP Technician, you will act as a key guardian of electrical safety and operational continuity. Working closely with the Building Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Shift Leader, you will take ownership of high-voltage operations, planned maintenance, and incident response across critical electrical infrastructure. This continental shift role offers autonomy, technical variety, and exposure to advanced mission-critical systems where precision, compliance, and safety are paramount. Key Responsibilities Critical Engineering & Operations • Deliver planned preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical and associated building systems in line with SLAs. - Act as the site HV Authorised Person, carrying out safe switching operations, isolations, and control of high-risk activities. - Prepare, review, and execute switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in accordance with approved Safe Systems of Work. - Respond rapidly to BMS alarms and unplanned events, diagnosing faults and restoring services with minimal disruption. - Support operational resilience by maintaining system uptime and protecting critical infrastructure integrity. Safety, Compliance & Control • Manage and administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring all authorisations, documentation, and control measures are correctly implemented. - Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). - Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 regulations. - Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring safe delivery of works in line with site procedures and statutory requirements. - Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental legislation across all maintenance activities. Operational Support & Reporting • Support incident management during faults, outages, and emergency scenarios. - Ensure availability and tracking of critical spares and essential materials. - Accurately complete maintenance records and technical reports using REALM or equivalent CAFM systems. - Build strong working relationships with internal teams and client representatives. - Maintain a safe, professional working environment while delivering high standards of customer service. Development & Continuous Improvement • Actively enhance technical capability through structured training and professional development. - Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and pride in maintaining high operational standards. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety, compliance, and system reliability. Essential Requirements • Current HV Authorisation (Authorised Person status). - Up-to-date Wiring Regulations certification. - NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. - Emergency First Aid at Work certification. - Proven experience managing faults or incidents within a mission-critical or high-availability environment. - Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation relating to maintenance operations. - Excellent communication skills with a confident and professional approach. - High level of attention to detail, numeracy, and literacy. - Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to safe systems of work. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure. - Physically capable of accessing plant areas, including use of vertical access equipment. - Flexible and adaptable to continental shift patterns. Desirable • Manual Handling certification. - PASMA and IPAF qualifications. - Knowledge of integrated systems such as Fire, PMS, and BMS platforms. - Strong sense of accountability and operational ownership within critical environments. Why Join Us? This role goes beyond routine maintenance — you will help safeguard the infrastructure that keeps global businesses running. You will work with advanced electrical systems, follow clearly defined development pathways, and be part of a professional, safety-driven team where quality, reliability, and technical excellence come first. If you are an experienced HV Authorised Person looking to operate at the highest standard within a mission-critical environment, we welcome your application.