Data Centre Shift Technician – Critical Facilities

PRS; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS is seeking an experienced Shift Technician to join a critical Data Centre environment, supporting safe, reliable operation of critical M&E infrastructure. The role suits someone with data centre, critical facilities, or maintenance engineering background and a desire to develop in a mission-critical setting.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, monitor HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, cooling and BMS/SCADA alarms, and ensure procedures (PTW, RAMS, LOTO) are followed.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with UPS, generators, HVAC and electrical distribution is advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a 24/7 shift environment.
• Data Centre / mission-critical experience.
• Knowledge of BMS/SCADA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a data centre.
• Monitor and operate critical M&E infrastructure.
• Respond to equipment faults and alarms.
• Support contractors and engineering vendors.
• Maintain shift logs and handovers.
• Follow site SOPs, RAMS, PTW and LOTO procedures.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

BMS/SCADA

Shift work

Critical environment

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

PTW

RAMS

LOTO

SOPs

EOPs

Job description

PRS is seeking an experienced Shift Technician to join a critical Data Centre environment, supporting safe, reliable operation of critical M&E infrastructure. The role suits someone with data centre, critical facilities, or maintenance engineering background and a desire to develop in a mission-critical setting.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, monitor HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, cooling and BMS/SCADA alarms, and ensure procedures (PTW, RAMS, LOTO) are followed.