Data Center Electrical & Mechanical Shift Engineer

Equinix, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Eye care coverage

Gymflex membership

Cycle to work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, seeks experienced shift engineers to join our Manchester team. You will ensure smooth operation of data centre facilities, perform preventative maintenance, monitor alarms, and support incident response with a proactive approach.

We value self-motivation, flexibility, and teamwork. The role offers competitive salary, generous leave (25 days + holidays), private healthcare, pension, and opportunities for growth with a global leader.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in data centre or critical environment settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Facility Infrastructure Maintenance: Ensure the seamless operation of facility infrastructure through diligent maintenance practices.
• Site Inspections & Monitoring: Conduct regular site inspections and monitor building and data centre alarms to ensure optimal performance.
• Preventative Maintenance: Oversee and execute hands-on preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, including managing the permit to work system.
• Repairs & Corrective Maintenance: Perform and manage repairs and corrective maintenance on critical equipment to maintain uninterrupted service.
• Planned Maintenance: Prepare and execute planned maintenance activities to ensure the reliability of infrastructure.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive site logs and data records, including MOPs and scripts.
• Incident Response: Assist senior staff in responding to on-site incidents and take initiative in handling basic incidents.
• Work Requests & Installations: Complete basic work requests and circuit installations efficiently.
• Infrastructure Projects: Participate actively in ongoing infrastructure projects to enhance facilities.
• Works Projects: Execute works projects to improve site functionality.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Teamwork

Education

ONC/BTEC/NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company, seeks experienced shift engineers to join our Manchester team. You will ensure smooth operation of data centre facilities, perform preventative maintenance, monitor alarms, and support incident response with a proactive approach.

We value self-motivation, flexibility, and teamwork. The role offers competitive salary, generous leave (25 days + holidays), private healthcare, pension, and opportunities for growth with a global leader.