Data Centre Site Support

CBRE; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data centre management is seeking a Data Centre Site Support professional to maintain vital systems. You will conduct preventative maintenance, manage reactive tasks, and ensure a healthy work environment. Ideal candidates will have formal training in maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a critical setting.

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Experience in maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Physically fit with ability to carry tools up to 20kg.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to all systems.
• Ensure reactive tasks are completed and identify improvement areas.
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors on site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Customer service

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Formal training in electrical/mechanical maintenance

Tools

BMS knowledge

Computer Based Maintenance systems

Job description

Data Centre Site Support

Job ID 225363

Posted 02-Jul-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Job Title: Data Centre Site Support
Business Sector: Data Centres UK
Based: Mitcheldean Gloucestershire
Hours of work: 8-hour days Monday – Friday + on call
Reporting to: Building Supervisor

Purpose of the Job

Ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times with regard to critical building systems. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and breakdown works to all mechanical and electrical systems within the site. Engineers must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of UPS, Generators, HV, PDU’s, Crac units or equivalent, which will include the ability to fault find using the production of graphical information and the utilisation of current alarm data.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical and electrical plant in accordance with Site task schedules and asset lists.

2. Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items.

3. Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times
4. Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works. To provide parts lists and estimated timescales to carry out remedial works.

5. Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the Contract Administrator

6. Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.

7. To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff, subcontractors and the client representatives.

8. Ensure the provision of a Safe and Healthy working environment. To include the wearing of uniform and PPE at all times.

9. Ensure the professional image of CBRE Managed Services is presented to clients at all times

10. Ensure up to date logs are kept at all times.

11. Supervising and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.

12. To arrange and provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be flexible in their working patterns.

13. To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training.

14. Ensure assigned tasks are actioned and completed as appropriate.

15. To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.

16. Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI’s/SLA’s.

17. Ensure Computer Based Maintenance systems, e.g. Cerm View, Remedy, Concept, is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.

18. To operate a Permit to Work System in accordance with CBRE Managed Services Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).

19. Carry out AP duties (training provided) and the issuing of permits to work

20. Any other task as directed by the account management team.

Accountabilities

1. Accountable to Campus Manager and Account manager.

2. The post holder does not have any directly reporting staff

3. This post carries no direct budgetary responsibility

Person Specification

• A good basic education is essential, with good written and spoken English and basic Mathematics skills.
• Formally trained in electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• BMS Knowledge.
• Experience (Essential) of maintaining all relevant mechanical and electrical equipment to clearly defined criteria.
• Aptitudes good verbal communication skills
• Good written English skills
• Character committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Calm manner, able to work under pressure.
• Able to make sound decisions when needed.
• Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg.
• Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
• Able to work at heights.
• Experience of working in a critical environment/data centre.
• A team player, able to work with CBRE Managed Services and clients representatives at all levels.
• Circumstances must be willing to provide holiday and sickness cover at short notice and be flexible in their working patterns.