Critical Data Centre Electrical Technician - Shift

RG Setsquare; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (12%)

Private medical cover

Annual leave 20 days

Paternity leave

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Technician for a data centre in Basingstoke. The role covers planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and installation work within a critical facility.

You will ensure safe, compliant operations and support continuous reliability. The position requires recognised electrical qualifications, 18th Edition, and demonstrated maintenance experience in critical environments.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification such as City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification or relevant electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience maintaining electrical systems in commercial or critical environments.
• Practical fault-finding, repairs, installation and testing of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults across building services and critical infrastructure.
• Maintain lighting, electrical distribution, controls and building services.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, alarms and emergency maintenance requests.
• Carry out electrical installation, inspection and testing activities.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and support scheduled maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Support reliability and operational effectiveness of critical plant and equipment.
• Work with the wider engineering team to deliver a high-quality service.

Skills

Electrical qualification

18th Edition

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Health and safety

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

RG Setsquare is seeking an experienced Electrical Shift Technician for a data centre in Basingstoke. The role covers planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and installation work within a critical facility.

You will ensure safe, compliant operations and support continuous reliability. The position requires recognised electrical qualifications, 18th Edition, and demonstrated maintenance experience in critical environments.