Building Services Shift Technician, Data Centre

Royal Bank of Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking a Building Services Shift Technician to join our Data Centre team. You will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring the reliability of all facility services and acting as the key interface for projects through the helpdesk and supply partners.

This 35-hour, office-first role operates in a 24/7/365 environment, focusing on planned and reactive maintenance, risk and compliance, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with building services and M&E systems in critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk, compliance and safety management.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and efficient environment through planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring 100% uptime.
• Delivering facilities services in line with approved procedures, standards, and service level agreements.
• Supporting M&E upgrades, project work, and infrastructure investment initiatives.
• Managing and controlling permit-to-work systems for maintenance and project activities.
• Monitoring and reviewing key performance indicators, identifying trends and implementing improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards, quality processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing supplier and contractor relationships to optimise performance and value for money.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers.
• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on facilities operations, risk, and compliance.

Skills

Technical background

Fast-paced environment

Facilities operations

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Permit-to-work systems

Job description

Join us as a Building Services Shift Technician

Take on a new challenge as a Building Services Shift Technician and join our Data Centre team in Edinburgh

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied and critical role, supporting the safe and efficient operation of essential mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems

Working within a 24/7/365 environment, you will act as a trusted partner across operations, collaborating with teams to enhance processes, improve performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences

What you'll do

As a Building Services Shift Technician, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring the ongoing performance and reliability of all facility services. You'll Act as the key interface for any projects within the property, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace with planned and reactive maintenance, through the helpdesk and supply partners.

• Maintaining a safe and efficient working environment through planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring 100% uptime
• Delivering facilities services in line with approved procedures, standards, and service level agreements
• Supporting M&E upgrades, project work, and infrastructure investment initiatives
• Managing and controlling permit-to-work systems for maintenance and project activities
• Monitoring and reviewing key performance indicators, identifying trends and implementing improvements
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards, quality processes, and regulatory requirements
• Managing supplier and contractor relationships to optimise performance and value for money
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers
• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on facilities operations, risk, and compliance

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you'll need a solid technical background and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, critical environment.

We'll also look to you to bring:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with building services and M&E systems in a critical environment
• Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and safety management practices

Hours 35

Job Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2026

Ways of Working:Office First