Electrical Shift Engineer
3 days ago
London
Data Centre Technician (Critical Infrastructure / M&E) Docklands, London | Full-Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training Overview We are seeking a Data Centre Technician to join a high-performing engineering team within a mission-critical data centre in Docklands, London. This is a hands-on Electrical & Mechanical (M&E) role, ideal for candidates with experience in data centres, critical environments, facilities management, or building services. You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, resilience, and operational performance across critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, HVAC, and BMS-controlled environments. Key Responsibilities Operations & Incident Response • Respond to critical alarms, faults, and system alerts within a live data centre environment - Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) to ensure optimal performance - Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems - Perform switching operations, start-up and shutdown procedures on critical plant (UPS, generators, HVAC) - Follow change control procedures, SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs - Support incident management, emergency response, and client communication Maintenance & Reliability • Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with SLAs - Maintain and optimise critical infrastructure systems for reliability and efficiency - Monitor and respond to alarms via BMS (Building Management Systems) / EMS - Conduct technical inspections, audits, and compliance checks - Identify and support continuous improvement and energy efficiency initiatives Compliance, Documentation & Safety • Operate within a strict Permit to Work (PTW) system - Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) - Accurately log all work in CMMS / CAFM systems - Produce technical reports on asset performance (UPS, generators, plant systems) - Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and statutory requirements Team Collaboration & Development • Work closely with Technical Managers, engineers, and shift teams - Support and mentor junior engineers and apprentices - Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders - Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence Skills & Experience Essential • Electrical apprenticeship, NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent qualification - Experience in data centres, mission-critical environments, facilities management, or building services, • Strong knowledge of:, • Electrical systems (LV/HV) - UPS systems and standby generators - HVAC / cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH preferred), • Experience with BMS / EMS systems - Proven fault finding and maintenance experience on critical infrastructure - Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance procedures - Ability to work independently and under pressure in a live environment Desirable • Experience within mission-critical / high-availability environments - Knowledge of data centre operations and uptime requirements - Familiarity with cGxP or regulated environments - Experience with CMMS / CAFM systems Why Join Us? • Work in a state-of-the-art data centre supporting critical infrastructure - Gain exposure to advanced electrical and mechanical systems - Access to structured training, certifications, and career progression - Join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team - Be part of an environment focused on reliability, precision, and technical excellence Why this version performs better • Keyword-rich for job boards: “Data Centre”, “Critical Infrastructure”, “M&E”, “UPS”, “HVAC”, “BMS”, “PPM”, “CMMS” - ATS-friendly formatting - Cleaner structure → easier for candidates to scan - Stronger search ranking + recruiter appeal