Data Center Technician

CBRE; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services leader is seeking a Data Center Technician in Slough. You will assist with maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and work closely with the Data Centre Engineer. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, is self-motivated, and possesses the necessary technical qualifications. Your responsibilities will include routine maintenance, responding to alarms, and supervising subcontractors, ensuring a safe working environment while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a similar organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in real time incident/fault management.
• Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine maintenance is carried out on all building plant and equipment.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Manual Handling Training

LV Authorised Person

Current Wiring Regulations certificate

Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline

Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification

Real time incident/fault management

Sound understanding of health and safety

Good verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Flexible regarding working hours

Education

Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline

Tools

BMS

Fire Systems

Job description

Data Center Technician

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

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Data Centre Technician to join the team located in Slough.

The successful candidate will assist with control and supervision of work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance alongside the Data Centre Engineer. 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 a Low Voltage 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 Technician will report to the Engineering Supervisor and assist the Data Centre Engineer and shift teams with ensuring all works are carried out safely, to a high standard and within site specific time constraints. This role is a Monday to Friday Day role for an experienced LVAP.

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, SOPs and EOPs are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW
• Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of REALM task sheets
• 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.
• LVAP responsibilities will be applicable to this role.

Experience / Skillset Required

• Manual Handling Training would be an advantage
• LV Authorised Person or working towards this
• 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 & literateShow 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)

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.