Data Centre Shift Technician

Randstad CPE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Data Centre Shift Technician to ensure the continuous operation of a state-of-the-art data centre in London. Candidates should have proven experience in multi-skilled maintenance within critical environments and hold a formal qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. This role offers a salary of £53,000 per annum and requires resilience under pressure and the ability to work autonomously during shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within critical environments.
• Strong proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Manage and troubleshoot electrical systems including HV/LV Switchgear.
• Service and maintain mechanical/HVAC systems in the data centre.
• Act as primary technical responder to critical alarms and incidents.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Resilience under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: London (Critical Data Centre)

Salary: £53,000 per annum (Inclusive of 10% Shift Allowance)

Hours: Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)

Are you a highly resilient and multi-skilled engineer ready to step into the most critical maintenance environment? We are seeking a dedicated Data Centre Shift Technician to ensure the continuous operation of a state-of-the-art data centre in London.

This role is for a proactive problem-solver who excels under pressure and is comfortable working independently during out-of-hours shifts. You will be the first line of defence against downtime, responsible for the immediate diagnosis and resolution of complex M&E issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Critical Infrastructure Maintenance: Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on all data centre mechanical and electrical (M&E) plant.
• Electrical Systems: Manage, operate, and troubleshoot HV/LV Switchgear, UPS systems, Standby Diesel Generators, and associated distribution infrastructure.
• Mechanical/HVAC Systems: Service and maintain the core cooling plant, including Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, Dry Coolers, Pumps, and sophisticated chilled water distribution systems.
• Emergency Response: Act as the primary technical responder to critical alarms and incidents, implementing defined emergency operating procedures (EOPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain uptime.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work adheres strictly to rigorous Health & Safety protocols and site-specific procedures for working in a live environment.
• Isolation & Switching: Safely execute isolations and switching procedures as required for maintenance work, potentially acting as a Competent Person for specific site systems.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), accurately logging shift activities, plant readings, and incident reports.
• Shift Handovers: Provide detailed and comprehensive handover reports to the oncoming shift team and facilities management to ensure seamless operational continuity.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within a critical environment (e.g., Data Centres, Trading Floors, Critical Hospitals, or Pharmaceutical sites) is essential.
• Qualifications: Formal qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in both electrical and mechanical fault-finding, with excellent knowledge of cooling and power redundancy principles.
• Resilience: Demonstrated ability to manage high-pressure situations, make quick, informed decisions, and work autonomously throughout a continental shift cycle.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.