Data Centre Shift Technician — High-Availability Focus

Access Talent Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Data Centre Shift Technician to join an on-site engineering team at a prominent data centre in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in a critical environment, excellent electrical and mechanical systems knowledge, and must be HVAP qualified or working towards it. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance on UPS systems and generators, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + shift allowance

Annual training and development budget

Clear route to Senior Technician / HVAP / Engineering Supervisor roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a critical environment such as a data centre, hospital, or financial institution.
• HV Authorised Person status (desirable), or willingness to achieve AP certification.
• Basic IT literacy (Excel, Outlook, CAFM systems).

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks on critical building services equipment.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and escalation of plant failures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical plant knowledge

Teamworking skills

Documentation skills

Documentation skills

Education

Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS tools

BMS systems (Trend, Schneider)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Data Centre Shift Technician to join an on-site engineering team at a prominent data centre in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in a critical environment, excellent electrical and mechanical systems knowledge, and must be HVAP qualified or working towards it. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance on UPS systems and generators, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.