Data Centre Technical Operations Lead

Virtus Data Centres; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VIRTUS Data Centres in West Drayton seeks a Technical Shift Manager to support site operations, coordinating PPM and break/fix tasks between the DCM and Facilities teams. The role requires strong data centre and engineering background to maintain service quality and uptime.

You'll manage M&E tasks, liaise with customers and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety and site policies. Continental 12-hour shifts apply, with on-call duties included.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Data Centre or similar critical management role.
• Strong process management and incident response skills.
• Knowledge of business continuity, risk management and day-to-day engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Witness and oversee critical works on site and manage M&E tasks.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to deliver service levels and KPIs.
• Support scenario testing, training, and reporting for the site.
• Ensure zero downtime and точe reporting of changes and incidents.

Skills

Data centre experience

Process management

Incident management

Business continuity

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

BMS

PMS

Fire systems

Job description

VIRTUS Data Centres in West Drayton seeks a Technical Shift Manager to support site operations, coordinating PPM and break/fix tasks between the DCM and Facilities teams. The role requires strong data centre and engineering background to maintain service quality and uptime.

You'll manage M&E tasks, liaise with customers and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety and site policies. Continental 12-hour shifts apply, with on-call duties included.