Data Center Electrical Shift Technician

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is looking for a Data Center Electrical Shift Technician to join the London team. The role focuses on inspection, operation and maintenance of electrical assets within a Data Centre, with emphasis on reliability and proactive maintenance standards.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and may act as HV Authorised Person. The position requires City & Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 and strong IT/reporting skills, with occasional off-site training or residential courses.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience in data centers or critical environments.
• City & Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3 is essential.
• Willingness to attend training and possible nights away.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver services on time.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrical systems in the Data Centre safely and efficiently.
• Provide concise technical reports and improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate with Data Centre Shift teams and Sub Contractors for compliant works.
• Assist in planning and recording completed work orders and spares usage.
• Support daytime operations and participate in QHSE activities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

HV & LV knowledge

Report writing

IT literacy

Education

City & Guilds Electrical Installation Level 3

Tools

Archibus CMMS

Job description

Data Center Electrical Shift Technician

Job ID 286408

Posted 24-Jul-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Location: Shift Electrical Technician London

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

As the post holder, you will be expected to have detailed understanding of electrical infrastructure. As a key member of the engineering team, you will responsible for the inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a primary focus on electrical asset maintenance (Planned, Reactive and Corrective). With a drive to increase reliability through proactive maintenance standards, the Day electrical technician will take ownership of any issues related to Electrical systems within the facility.While supporting the Shift teams in overall delivery of day to day operations in line with CBRE/Client Day Electrical Technician process and procedures. There is also potential for you be a HV Authorised Person for the site and actively contribute to the successful delivery of all critical works.

Key Tasks

• Operate all Electrical systems within the Data Centre in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including Electrical isolations/operations).Having due regard to business risk and energy use.
• Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required.
• Working closely with the Data Centre Shift teams to ensure that all Specialist Sub Contractors visits are conducting works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures/ MOP/PTW/ Client Day Electrical Technician change requests.
• Ensure that Specialist Sub Contractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated to the Data Centre Shift Leader.
• To provide backup as engineering relief cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absence within the engineering shift teams.
• Accurately reporting of all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks.
• Attend any meetings as requested, in conjunction with CBRE management.
• Undertaking and understanding of any relevant EOP scenario drills (Mock Drills).
• Response to all Data Centre client requests within SLA.
• Undertake Planned, Reactive and Corrective maintenance tasks as requested.
• Actively participate in QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks.
• Compliance with Client Day Electrical Technician CEM process and procedures when undertaking all relevant work orders.
• Liaise with the supply chain, when ordering M&E components for remedial works.
• Attend nominated training courses as identified by CBRE management in line with DCS training matrix.
• Undertake Site Specific Technical Assessments and Skills Gap Analysis at intervals defined by CBRE/Client Day Electrical Technician.
• Work with Data Centre Shift teams ensuring all plant rooms under CBRE control are maintained to the required show site standards.
• Evaluate and escalation any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE policy and procedures.

Scope of Services

• Building management system. (Monitoring of Data Centre)
• Lighting Control system.
• CMMS (Archibus)
• Lighting and small power infrastructure maintenance, repair and installation.
• Emergency lighting.
• Other Data Centre related electrical infrastructure

Personal Specification

• Relevant electical experience in maintenance and repairs, preferably within a Critical Environment but not deemed essential.
• Electrical Authorised Person (HV & LV Systems) desirable
• MUST HAVE CITY & GUILDS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LEVEL 3
• Proactive in achieving operational excellence.
• Have good IT and report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems this may require nights away from home on residential training courses.
• Physical Fitness
• A high level of initiative
• A smart presentable uniformed appearance
• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions
• Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes
• Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected

The above is a guideline to the role and is not intended to be fully inclusive or exclusive of the duties required.