Data Centre M&E Shift Technician - Critical Environments

Stott and May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join their critical environments team in a London data centre. This permanent, shift-based role involves maintaining and troubleshooting essential building systems, ensuring reliability and safety. Key responsibilities include delivering maintenance, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining accurate documentation. Requirements include a City & Guilds qualification and substantial experience in critical environments. A competitive salary of £59,000 plus overtime and bonuses is offered, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime + performance bonus

Opportunities for upskilling

Career development within a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.
• Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close-control cooling systems.
• Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure.
• Complete Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues when required.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services

HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status)

18th Edition (BS7671) certification

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

HVAC

BMS

Mechanical and electrical plant

Job description

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join their critical environments team in a London data centre. This permanent, shift-based role involves maintaining and troubleshooting essential building systems, ensuring reliability and safety. Key responsibilities include delivering maintenance, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining accurate documentation. Requirements include a City & Guilds qualification and substantial experience in critical environments. A competitive salary of £59,000 plus overtime and bonuses is offered, along with career development opportunities.