Data Center Junior Shift Technician

CBRE; Enfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Junior Shift Technician to join their team in Enfield. This full-time role involves operating and maintaining critical facility systems, supporting data center operations, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should possess a relevant trade qualification, demonstrate strong communication abilities, and be eager to learn and grow within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Fully verifiable trade qualification in engineering discipline.
• Experience in FM facility with critical work exposure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train in the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitor EPMS, BMS, and Fire System alarms.
• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance on power systems.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Education

Trade qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Data Center Junior Shift Technician

Job ID 218362

Posted 29-May-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

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

DATA CENTRE JUNIOR SHIFT TECHNICIAN

Location: Enfield
Commence Date: Immediate
Work Times: 12-hour continental type shift (days and nights)

CBRE operates some of the most sophisticated critical electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We're diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented technicians and managers working on a daily basis to develop data center operating and maintenance procedures that are world class.

Qualifications, Experience and Character:

• A fully verifiable trade qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, Including those working towards a qualification and those with a high desire to become a fully qualified Data Centre Technician.
• High Work rate and motivated individual showing great attitudes and wanting to learn.
• Experience working on site or in a FM facility, preferably exposure to a critical work environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate intelligently and effectively with the client and with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on the data centre systems.
• Computer literate with the ability to compile and submit monthly and annual reports, and to monitor and trend operational characteristics (load, capacity, environmental conditions etc). Good working ability on Microsoft Office Products.
• The ability to learn quickly and to gain maximum benefit from extensive training and development programs aimed at ensuring that any identified knowledge or experience deficiencies are addressed in the short term.
• Availability to work shift and to provide emergency cover as required.
• Organised, able to effectively prioritise and deliver within a dynamic and high pressure, business critical environments
• Self-motivated, with ability to work on own initiative
• Must have a high level of energy, be self- starters, confident and stable in manner
• Basic understanding of LV power distribution.
• Keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to learn, take direction and grow within the team.
• Team-oriented but also capable of working independently when required.

Responsibilities include and not limited to:

• Train in the operation and maintenance of all critical facility systems. Areas include: Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring and Control.
• Monitor the EPMS, BMS, and Fire System alarms and respond to in a timely manner
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in critical facility systems
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on state of the art medium and low voltage high availability power systems
• Ensure all subcontractors are inducted and permitted to work
• Ensure that the documents library & Workshop are clean and tidy at all times
• Provide input into and develop site specific procedures including EOPs, SOPs, MOPs, Aps and EOP Drills
• Adherence to all quality, health & safety, and environmental policies
• Report health and safety breaches through the ‘HAZARD’ process
• Be fully familiar with site escalation procedures and the Incident Reporting process

Please note

All details are provided for guidance only, and do not necessarily limit the responsibilities and accountabilities of the job.
Full details of employment terms and conditions are provided within Offers of Employment, The Employee Handbook and appropriate policies within the Company.