Data Centre Mechanical Engineer - Liquid Cooling (12h Shifts)

James Lewis Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a brand-new data centre liquid cooling system. This static, site-based role offers 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern and a £60,000 base salary plus package, with opportunities to work on a ground-floor installation. You will maintain and support the new system, perform planned and reactive maintenance, monitor performance, and follow strict health and safety procedures in a live, critical environment.

Qualifications

• Data centre experience is essential.
• Strong mechanical engineering background in cooling systems.
• Qualified trade (NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC/HND) or equivalent.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support a brand-new liquid cooling system, with training provided.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and cooling infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, respond to alarms and faults, and perform first-line diagnostics.
• Complete routine inspections, PPMs and statutory checks.
• Maintain maintenance records and comply with safety procedures.
• Escalate with subcontractors or OEM support as needed.

Skills

Data centre experience

Mechanical engineering

HVAC cooling systems

Safety-conscious

12-hour shifts

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

James Lewis Recruitment is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a brand-new data centre liquid cooling system. This static, site-based role offers 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern and a £60,000 base salary plus package, with opportunities to work on a ground-floor installation. You will maintain and support the new system, perform planned and reactive maintenance, monitor performance, and follow strict health and safety procedures in a live, critical environment.