Data Centre Engineer - Electrical

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A data centre specialist in Milton Keynes is seeking a Data Centre Engineer. You will provide electrical expertise and perform maintenance activities on critical infrastructure, including power and cooling systems. The role requires hands-on experience with electrical systems, a qualification of 17th or 18th Edition, and familiarity with critical environments. This position ensures compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer with 17th or 18th Edition certification required.
• Experience in critical environments or engineering maintenance preferred.
• Hands-on expertise in single & three-phase power systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain all HV and LV systems.
• Conduct scheduled and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Respond to and repair technical issues promptly.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Hands-on maintenance

Education

Qualified Engineer - 17th or 18th Edition

Job description

Overview

Data Centre Engineer - Milton Keynes. Qualified Electrician needed for a large data centre specialist. Working alongside the network / ICT Data Centre Engineer, you will provide the electrical expertise to the data centre.

You will be responsible for providing electrical expertise and carrying out equipment installation and troubleshooting, as well as routine inspections and maintenance of critical infrastructure including power, cooling and network systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain all HV and LV systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational protocols.
• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, and BMS.
• Conduct HV switching operations as per Safe Systems of Work.
• Respond promptly to technical issues, diagnosing faults, and implementing repairs.
• Maintain up-to-date records and logs of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee and execute hands-on preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, either directly or through vendor management, including managing the permit to work system (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, and life safety systems).

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer - 17th or 18th Edition.
• You will come from a Critical background or other engineering maintenance environments, such as Pharmaceutical, Power stations, Banking, Industrial or Maritime engineering.
• You will have hands-on experience of covering the planned and reactive maintenance to single & three-phase power, UPS, power generators, lighting, HVAC plant, air conditioning, etc.
• Previous experience in data centre or critical environment settings is beneficial.