Data Centre Senior Shift Technician

J.P. MORGAN; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a Senior Shift Technician for its Slough location. The role includes overseeing maintenance tasks in a data center environment, ensuring operational excellence, and guaranteeing compliance with all safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and experience, with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in real time incident/fault management in a business-critical environment.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation.
• Sound understanding of health and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Perform control and supervision of maintenance tasks.
• Respond to alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Manual Handling Training

HV Authorisation

Good verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Organised

Education

Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline

Current Wiring Regulations certificate

Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification

Job description

Data Centre Senior Shift Technician

Job ID 224980

Posted 18-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Slough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Senior Shift Technician - Job Description
Data Centre Solutions
Location: Slough

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and
corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Senior Shift Technician to join the team
located in Slough.

The successful candidate will be responsible for control and supervision of work tasks for
planned and reactive maintenance, answering directly to the Shift Manager. They will also be
liaising with Engineering management and client personnel to ensure all maintenance work is
carried out in accordance with site policies and procedures and within health and safety
legislative requirements.

The candidate will be required to operate as an Authorised person ensuring all required safety
paperwork is completed to a high standard whilst also ensuring alignment with company
policies and safe system of work.

Whilst on site the Senior Shift Technician will report to the Shift Manager and will be second in
charge with regards to organising the work effort and will be required to assist coordinating
work efforts by the shift teams to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard
and within site specific time constraints.

Role Summary:

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed
• Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems
• Ensure required switching schedules, SOPs and EOPs are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW
• Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant
• Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of REALM task sheets
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all in house tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices are adhered to
• Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes
• Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients’ staff
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
• Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning
• Ensuring work packs include required documentation including review of Subcontractor RAMS
• Responsible for ensuring training and personal development kept up to date
• Strong Team Culture will be required.
• Responsible for Incident Management in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site.
• HVAP responsibilities will be applicable to this role.
• Review and update of assigned Statutory and Subcontractor Log Books
• Ensuring vendor reports are filed and uploaded to the relevant CMMS ticket with
• Corrective actions noted where required.
• Experience / Skillset Required:
• Manual Handling Training would be an advantage
• HV Authorisation
• Current Wiring Regulations certificate
• Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline
• Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification
• Experienced in real time incident / fault management in a business-critical environment
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation
• Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
• Good verbal communication skills
• Numerate & literate
• Show diligence in safe working both for themselves and occupants of the premises
• Self-motivated, with a high level of personal integrity
• Able to work well both in a team and alone
• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high-pressure environments
• Courteous and presentable as the role is both front and back of house, with exposure to the client at all levels
• Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment
• Incumbents must be flexible regarding working hours
• PASMA & IPAF Preferred
• Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS BMS)
• Takes Ownership & Accountability