Data Center Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Exeter seeks a hands-on M&E Shift Engineer to maintain critical mechanical and electrical systems within a demanding operational environment.

The role emphasizes planned maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis and safe operation to keep essential infrastructure running. You will operate on a rotating 24/7 schedule, manage RAMS and permits-to-work, and coordinate with subcontractors while ensuring accurate records and safety.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance background.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Basic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working in operational environments where reliability and compliance are important.
• Ability to work safely within permit-to-work and structured safety systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively.
• Customer-focused approach with a professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Desirable: Experience with UPS systems, HVAC equipment (chillers, pumps, motors, drives), Building Management Systems (BMS), generators or critical electrical infrastructure, data centres or other mission-critical environments, Electrical qualifications (18th Edition), CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and electrical plant, equipment and systems in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Complete reactive maintenance and fault-finding activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Respond to alarms, equipment faults and operational issues to help maintain site reliability.
• Support the diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure RAMS are followed and safe systems of work are always maintained.
• Support and monitor specialist subcontractors while maintenance activities are carried out on site.
• Ensure permits to work, RAMS and site procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all required documentation.
• Help ensure critical areas are maintained in a clean, safe and operational condition.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in training, technical assessments and operational exercises as required.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work independently when required while remaining an active team player.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

PPM

Fault-finding

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

M&E Shift Engineer

To perform planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and breakdown activities across mechanical and electrical systems within a critical operational environment, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of essential infrastructure.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and electrical plant, equipment and systems in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Complete reactive maintenance and fault-finding activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Respond to alarms, equipment faults and operational issues to help maintain site reliability.
• Support the diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are followed and safe systems of work are always maintained.
• Support and monitor specialist subcontractors while maintenance activities are being carried out on site.
• Ensure permits to work, RAMS and site procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all required documentation.
• Help ensure critical areas are maintained in a clean, safe and operational condition.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Participate in training, technical assessments and operational exercises as required.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work independently when required while remaining an active team player.

Shift Pattern

This Role Operates On a 24/7/365 Rotating Shift Schedule

• Early Shift: 05:45 – 14:00
• Late Shift: 13:45 – 22:00
• Night Shift: 21:45 – 06:00

Applicants must be comfortable working nights, weekends and public holidays as part of a permanent shift rota.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance background.
• Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Basic fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working in operational environments where reliability and compliance are important.
• Ability to work safely within permit-to-work and structured safety systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively.
• Customer-focused approach with a professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

Desirable

• Experience with UPS systems.
• Experience of HVAC equipment including chillers, pumps, motors and drives.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Exposure to generators or critical electrical infrastructure.
• Experience within data centres, critical facilities or other mission-critical environments.
• Electrical qualifications, including 18th Edition, are beneficial.
• Experience using CAFM systems.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical, hands‑on engineer who takes ownership of their work and enjoys working as part of a team.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A strong maintenance background and practical engineering mindset.
• Reliability and a commitment to high standards of workmanship.
• Good problem‑solving and fault‑finding ability.
• Professionalism and a customer‑focused approach.
• A willingness to learn and develop.
• Interest in building a long‑term career within a growing engineering team.

Direct data centre experience is advantageous but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in facilities management, building services, healthcare estates, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, utilities, defence, aerospace or other technical environments.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Security Clearance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work safely in operational environments.
• Physically capable of carrying tools and equipment when required.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces where necessary.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to critical engineering systems and infrastructure.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, development and operational excellence.