Data Centre Shift Engineer – Critical Environment

CBRE Group, Inc.; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Centre Shift Technician in Harlow to maintain critical electrical systems and support a high-availability data centre environment.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, log activities, and coordinate with the Shift Supervisor on plant status. The role requires electrical qualifications, experience in building services, and strong fault-finding abilities across UPS, generators, and HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Services industry.
• C&G qualification in electrical services/maintenance.
• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competence.
• HV Approved Person.
• Confined Space entry trained.
• Demonstrates strong communication with all staff.
• Technical competency in UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Willingness to attend training; may require nights away.
• Reliable, conscientious; proactive in operations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical systems to codes and guidelines.
• Maintain PM schedules for equipment and ensure timely completion.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues on electrical assets.
• Record information to computer-based systems (PPM).
• Identify faults in HVAC systems and escalate when required.
• Install and modify site electrical services as needed.
• Communicate plant status and activities to Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure parts are clearly stated and report difficulties encountered.
• Keep plant areas, workshops, stores, and rest areas clean.
• Operate and troubleshoot Building Electrical Installation, Emergency lighting, Lighting Control, BMS, Fire systems, AC systems, AHUs, motors, UPS.

Skills

Building services

18th Edition

HV Approved Person

Confined Space trained

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Integrity & punctuality

Proactivity

Reliability

Staff liaison

Education

C&G qualification in electrical services/maintenance

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Centre Shift Technician in Harlow to maintain critical electrical systems and support a high-availability data centre environment.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, log activities, and coordinate with the Shift Supervisor on plant status. The role requires electrical qualifications, experience in building services, and strong fault-finding abilities across UPS, generators, and HVAC systems.