Data Center Engineer

Apex Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer for an on-site, 12-month engagement in London, UK (LHR16). Start ASAP.

The role involves hands-on work, supporting daily data centre operations, equipment installations, generator operations, and maintenance under supervision of Blue Badge engineers. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical/electrical/MEP background, MV/HV awareness, Arc Flash awareness, UPS, ATS, and switchgear familiarity, with a focus on critical facility

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, or MEP background.
• Electrical bias is preferred, with a good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Experience with data centre operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role, not office-based.
• Supporting day-to-day operational activities in the data centre.
• Assisting with equipment installations.
• Assisting with generator operations and maintenance activities.
• General technical support and site-based engineering tasks.
• Working under the guidance of Blue Badge engineers.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

MEP

Data centre operations

Critical facility knowledge

Tools

MV systems

HV distribution

UPS systems

Generators

ATS

Switchgear

Job description

Role: Data Center Technical Operations Engineer

Location: London, UK (LHR16)

Duration: 12 months with potential conversion into permanent.

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

• Strong mechanical, electrical, or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) background.
• Candidates from other critical environments (oil & gas, power generation, industrial facilities, etc.) will also be considered.
• Electrical bias is preferred, with a good understanding of mechanical systems

Candidates should ideally have experience with:

• Medium Voltage (MV) systems
• High Voltage / Electrical distribution
• Arc Flash awareness
• UPS systems
• Generators
• ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches)
• Switchgear and electrical line-ups
• Critical facility infrastructure
• Data centre operations and maintenance

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Hands-on role, not office-based.
• Supporting day-to-day operational activities in the data centre.
• Assisting with equipment installations.
• Assisting with generator operations and maintenance activities.
• General technical support and site-based engineering tasks.
• Working under the guidance of Blue Badge engineers.