Data Centre Site Operations Manager (DCSOM)

Colt Technology Services; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is looking for a skilled technician or technical supervisor for its data centre operations. The ideal candidate will manage contractor teams, support health & safety initiatives, and ensure the facility's operational efficiency and safety. Candidates need strong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, as well as proficiency in health & safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as a technician or supervisor in a data centre.
• Experience managing specialist contractors.
• Ability to work self-motivated and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support health & safety audits and address reactive break-fix works.
• Organize health & safety meetings with onsite teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational management.

Skills

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Technical knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of Life Safety systems

Familiarity with Permit-To-Work systems

Knowledge of workplace Health & Safety

Ability to handle high work volumes safely

Fluency in English

Education

Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The successful candidate will need experience working as a technician or technical supervisor in a data centre. They should have experience managing specialist contractors in data centre operational environments. A solid technical understanding of electrical, mechanical, Life Safety, and security systems is essential, along with familiarity with Permit-To-Work safe systems. The candidate should also demonstrate a good working knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing high work volumes effectively and safely.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve change control documentation.
• Support internal and customer health & safety audits.
• Assist with customer visits and audits as required.
• Address reactive break-fix works when infrastructure equipment fails.
• Ensure safety in all work activities across the facility.
• Participate in operational planning meetings with maintenance providers.
• Organize and lead health & safety meetings with onsite operational teams.
• Address health and safety observations raised by customers, contractors, or staff.
• Support end-of-life infrastructure project works.
• Source technical data for reporting purposes.
• Promote the onsite Zero Waste To Landfill initiative.
• Review and optimize operational parameters using the BMS.
• Report accidents and incidents via the Colt DCS platform.
• Support operational incident resolution, possibly outside normal hours.
• Assist in renewing operational, security, health, safety, and environmental accreditations.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational management.
• Support initiatives aligned with our ESG strategy focusing on decarbonization and safety.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience as a technician or supervisor in a data centre.
• Experience managing specialist contractors.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, Life Safety, and security systems.
• Familiarity with Permit-To-Work systems.
• Good knowledge of workplace Health & Safety.
• Ability to handle high work volumes safely and effectively.
• Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, degree) or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electrical safe systems of work, permit issuance, and ideally, certification as an Authorised Person (AP5 or AP15).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with a full driving license.