Data Center Shift Technician

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in real estate services is seeking a Data Center Shift Technician to ensure effective maintenance and safety within their facilities. The role includes supervisory responsibilities, managing incidents, and complying with health and safety regulations, ideal for individuals who thrive in critical environments.

Qualifications

• HV Authorisation required.
• Experience in real-time incident/fault management.
• Knowledge of health and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of critical cooling plant.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Diligence

Self-motivation

Numeracy

Education

Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline

Current Wiring Regulations certificate

Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification

Job description

Data Center Shift Technician

Job ID 182427

Posted 29-May-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

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

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

Job Title: HVAP Data Centre Technician
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions
Location: Canary Wharf, UK

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of the Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for control and supervision of work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance with support from the building Engineering Supervisor and Shift Leader. They will also be liaising with Engineering management and client personnel to ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with site policies and procedures and within health and safety legislative requirements.

The candidate will be required to operate as an Authorised person ensuring all required safety paperwork is completed to a high standard whilst also ensuring alignment with company policies and safe system of work.

Whilst on site the Data Centre Engineer will report to the Engineering Shift Leader and will support the shift teams to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard and within site specific time constraints. This role is a continental shift role for an experienced HVAP.

Role Summary

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems.
• Ensure required switching schedules are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW
• Ensure critical cooling plant on site is maintained to agreed service level requirements
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the all plant
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of CAFM work order reports
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all in house tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes
• Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients’ staff
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
• Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning
• Ensuring work packs include required documentation including review of Subcontractor RAMS
• Responsible for ensuring training and personal development kept up to date, Strong Team Culture will be required.
• Responsible for Incident Support in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site.
• HVAP responsibilities will be applicable to this role, specifically the draft of load transfer and isolation schedules and completing isolation and reinstatement of HV/LV equipment, adhering to the safe process of isolation.

Experience / Skillset Required

• Manual Handling Training would be an advantage
• HV Authorisation
• Current Wiring Regulations certificate
• Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline
• Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification
• Experienced in real time incident / fault management in a business-critical environment
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation
• Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
• Good verbal communication skills
• Numerate & literate
• Show diligence in safe working both for themselves and occupants of the premises
• Self-motivated, with a high level of personal integrity
• Able to work well both in a team and alone
• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high-pressure environments
• Courteous and presentable as the role is both front and back of house, with exposure to the client at all levels
• Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment
• Incumbents must be flexible regarding working hours
• PASMA & IPAF Preferred
• Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS BMS)
• Takes Ownership & Accountability

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.