Data Centre Electrical Engineer - Continental Shift

PRS Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS Recruitment Services is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a data centre in Docklands, London. The role covers maintaining critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure on a continental shift pattern to ensure 24/7 operations.

You must be fully electrically qualified with City & Guilds Level 2/3 and 17th/18th Edition, with experience in UPS, generators, LV distribution and BMS. Data centre or critical environment experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Fully electrically qualified with City & Guilds Level 2 & 3.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in commercial building maintenance or a critical environment.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, LV distribution and BMS.
• Experience with HV/LV systems and electrical fault finding.
• Good understanding of HVAC, AHUs, FCUs and BMS.
• Data centre/24/7 operation experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Responding to electrical and mechanical faults and emergency callouts.
• Monitoring and maintaining critical electrical infrastructure.
• Carrying out inspections and testing of LV electrical systems and power distribution.
• Maintaining and fault‑finding on UPS systems, generators and associated critical power infrastructure.
• Working with BMS and monitoring building services systems.
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance.
• Fault finding on electrical systems, lighting, wiring and controls.
• Supporting maintenance of AHUs, FCUs and HVAC systems.
• Assisting with routine checks of fire alarm systems and other life‑safety systems.
• Completing site logbooks, maintenance records, permits and RAMS.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with site procedures, health & safety requirements and client standards.
• Attending client meetings and maintaining a professional, customer‑focused approach.
• Supporting the wider engineering team with general building services duties where required.
• Escalating critical faults appropriately and following site escalation procedures.

Skills

UPS knowledge

Generators

LV distribution

BMS

HVAC

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 qualifications

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

PRS Recruitment Services is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer for a data centre in Docklands, London. The role covers maintaining critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure on a continental shift pattern to ensure 24/7 operations.

You must be fully electrically qualified with City & Guilds Level 2/3 and 17th/18th Edition, with experience in UPS, generators, LV distribution and BMS. Data centre or critical environment experience is highly desirable.