Data Centre Electrical Shift Engineer

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Slough; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Parking

Training

Career progression

In-house development

Job summary

Phoenix Resourcing Services is recruiting for Data Centre FM Shift Technicians (Electrical biased) in Slough to maintain critical infrastructure 24/7. You will perform proactive electrical and mechanical maintenance, respond to incidents and support a high‑performance data centre operations team.

We offer a competitive salary of £48,500–£52,000 with an annual bonus, parking, ongoing training and clear development paths within a dynamic, mission‑critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical environments
• Technical training or education in Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC engineering
• Strong skills in maintaining high/low voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH, cooling towers, pumps, pipework and BMS systems
• Preferably trained in electrical switching & isolation procedures
• Ability and willingness to work shifts in a 24/7 operation
• Proactive, customer-focused mindset with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, efficiency and high-performance culture across the site
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and statutory requirements
• Plan and deliver maintenance and repair tasks, including managing subcontractors
• Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues and provide on-call support
• Keep detailed records of work and identify improvements
• Support and guide junior engineers to build a capable team
• Demonstrate advanced technical capability across electrical and mechanical systems
• Write and review operating procedures and assist with maintenance planning

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Shift work

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC engineering education

Tools

BMS systems

UPS

Switchgear

Job description

Data Centre FM Shift Technicians – Electrical Biased – Slough – Direct for DC Operators

£48,500–£52,000 + Annual Bonus + Progression & Development + Parking + Training + In House Company + Fantastic Career Move

Location: Slough

An Exciting Opportunity to Join a Growing Mission-Critical Data Centre Team

Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level in one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding sectors? This is your chance to join a high-performing data centre operations team responsible for keeping world-leading digital infrastructure running 24/7.
We’re looking for motivated, hands‑on engineers who thrive in fast-paced, mission‑critical environments and love solving real technical challenges. If you enjoy working with cutting‑edge electrical and mechanical systems — and want a career with genuine growth, training and responsibility — this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role: Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer (Shift Technician)

You’ll play a key role in the smooth, safe and efficient operation of a state‑of‑the‑art data centre environment. You will ensure the reliability of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure through proactive maintenance, testing and real‑time issue resolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving safety, efficiency and high-performance culture across the site
• Making sure all operations meet industry standards and statutory requirements
• Planning and delivering maintenance and repair tasks, including managing specialist subcontractors
• Responding to incidents, troubleshooting issues and providing on‑call support where required
• Keeping detailed records of all work completed, identifying improvements and implementing effective solutions
• Supporting and guiding more junior engineers, helping to build a strong and capable team
• Demonstrating advanced technical capability across electrical and mechanical systems
• Writing and reviewing operating procedures and assisting with critical maintenance/change planning

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in mission‑critical environments (data centres, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, banking, etc.)
• Technical training or education in Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC engineering
• Strong skills in maintaining systems such as: High & Low Voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators Chillers, CRAC/CRAH, cooling towers, pumps, pipework BMS systems for monitoring and control
• Preferably trained in electrical switching & isolation procedures
• Ability and willingness to work shifts in a 24/7 operation
• A proactive, customer‑focused mindset with great attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure

Why This is a Fantastic Opportunity

• Be part of a rapidly expanding industry where skills are in high demand
• Hands‑on work with cutting‑edge critical infrastructure
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to contribute and make an impact
• Strong professional development — gain new certifications, upskill and progress
• A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• A role that genuinely challenges you and rewards problem‑solving and initiative

If you’re excited by complex engineering systems, enjoy working in a critical environment, and want a career with real future progression — we’d love to hear from you.
Jim Hines

Data Centre Electrical Shift Engineer • Slough, GB