Data Center Technician

CBRE; Billingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions seeks a Data Center Technician for its Billingham location. The role involves maintaining electrical systems in a critical environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and requires qualifications in electrical services. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills and a proactive approach to operations within a global leader in real estate services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services industry required.
• HV systems operation and troubleshooting training available.
• Reliability and integrity are key expectations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site Electrical systems operated and maintained as per industry guidelines.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues on electrical equipment.
• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor about plant status.

Skills

Electrical services/maintenance

Building Services

Communication

Technical competence

Problem-solving

Education

C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical services/maintenance

18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation

HV Approved Person

Recognised training or apprenticeship

Job description

Data Center Technician

Job ID 217769

Posted 30-May-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

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

Job Title: Data Centre Technician
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Work Environment

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.

Job Role:

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We would like to invite Shift Engineers who have experience working within a Critical Environment or Engineers who are looking to move into Critical Environments, to join our talent pool for both current and future opportunities.
As a Shift Engineer working for the Data Centre Solutions team, your duties may include:

Responsibilities:

• To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.
• Ensure the PPM’s for the as built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.
• To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.
• Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.
• Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.
• Installation and modification of site electrical services.
• Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.
• Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Operation and trouble shooting for the following:
• Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits).
• Emergency lighting.
• Lighting Control system.
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Fire suppression and detection systems
• Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU’s and Split Systems.
• AHU’s, Variable speed drives.
• Heating system.
• Generators and controls.
• Single and three phase motors.
• UPS system and associated control systems.
• Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).

Skills:

• Previous experience in Building Services industry
• C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
• HV Approved Person
• Confined Space entry trained. (Where required)
• Recognised training or apprenticeship
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particular UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.
• Reliable and conscientious
• Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and technical competence; but do not meet all the requirements may be considered subject to client approval.
• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations
• 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

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE’s core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2018 revenues of $21.3 billion and more than 90,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #207 in 2018. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE.”

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

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.