Engineering Electrical Biased Shift Managers - Data Centres
3 days ago
Slough
Critical Engineering Electrical Biased Shift Manager – Data Centre Solutions Location: Slough • Continental 24/7 – 365 Shift, • Overtime paid at a Premium rate, • Days and night Shift, • Further Training, • Must come from a Critical Engineering Environment, • £65,000 Plus Shift Allowance, • Approx. £5K Shift Allowance, • Electrical Charging Points and Parking onsite, • Brand new Funky break out room, • Workshop – for the engineers amongst us We are seeking several ambitious and driven Data Centre Engineering Shift Managers to join our growing Data Centre Operations team on a newly built state of the art facility. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in managing the next generation of AI-ready, mission-critical Electrical and Mechanical system within these data centres — where precision, reliability, and innovation come together to power the digital world. If you’re an experienced leader with a background in data centre or mission-critical environments, passionate about M& E technical excellence and operational reliability, this is your chance to shape the future and build a career with real impact. The Position As an Data Centre Engineering Shift Manager, you’ll be the technical and operational leader on site, driving performance, reliability, and safety across your shift. You’ll oversee all maintenance activities, ensure critical systems uptime, and lead a high-performing team of engineers to deliver exceptional standards in a 24/7 live environment. This role is all about leadership, accountability, and innovation — keeping critical infrastructure running while mentoring the next generation of data centre engineers. Roles & Responsibilities • Lead and inspire a team of shift engineers, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards., • Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activities across electrical, mechanical, and control systems., • Act as an Authorised Person (HV), maintaining a safe system of work and ensuring all compliance documentation is in place., • Respond rapidly and effectively to real-time incidents and alarms, ensuring minimal downtime and clear communication., • Manage Permit to Work systems, review RAMS, and uphold the highest safety and operational standards., • Drive continuous improvement across the site — optimising performance, energy efficiency, and reliability., • Mentor and develop your team, delivering technical training, toolbox talks, and professional growth opportunities., • Proven experience as an Engineering Shift Manager or Supervisor within Data centre or mission-critical operations., • Strong technical background with High Voltage Authorisation., • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering., • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Emergency First Aid at Work certification., • Demonstrable experience managing real-time incidents and coordinating engineering teams under pressure., • A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement., • The opportunity to work in state-of-the-art, AI-ready data centres supporting global digital infrastructure., • A secure, long-term career path with ongoing training and professional development., • Exposure to the latest technology, automation, and operational systems in the industry., • A strong team culture built on collaboration, integrity, and excellence. If you’re ready to take the next step in your data centre career — to lead, innovate, and grow in a world-class technical environment — we want to hear from you. Apply now and help build the future of reliable, intelligent data infrastructure.