Data Centre Shift Technician — Keep Critical Systems Running

PRS; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS is seeking an experienced Shift Technician to join a data centre in Slough, Berkshire. You will work on critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a demanding environment, ensuring uptime and safety.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and supporting emergency procedures within a professional engineering team on a continental shift pattern including days and nights.

Qualifications

• An electrical or mechanical qualification is required, ideally NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience within data centres, critical environments, facilities management or building services.
• Working knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience undertaking planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, safety and operational reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a shift engineering team.
• Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern, including days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain essential systems, including UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, pumps and electrical distribution.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and identify potential faults or equipment abnormalities.
• Respond to alarms, investigate technical issues and carry out fault-finding activities.
• Support emergency response procedures and ensure incidents are managed in line with site protocols.
• Assist with the testing, servicing and maintenance of critical plant and equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures and method statements.
• Work in accordance with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift logs and technical documentation.
• Coordinate contractors during maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve site reliability and operational performance.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Data centre experience

Shift work capability

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Job description

PRS is seeking an experienced Shift Technician to join a data centre in Slough, Berkshire. You will work on critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a demanding environment, ensuring uptime and safety.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and supporting emergency procedures within a professional engineering team on a continental shift pattern including days and nights.