Data Centre Technician

CBRE; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm is seeking a skilled Data Centre Technician based in Hayes, UK. The role involves ensuring maintenance of building systems, responding to emergencies, and supervising subcontractors. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and a commitment to safety. Competitive compensation and opportunities for continuous development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a similar organization.
• Understanding of health and safety obligations related to maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure routine maintenance of all building plant, equipment, and systems.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs.
• Supervise engineering subcontractors to ensure compliance.

Skills

Manual Handling Training

LV Authorised Person status

Current Wiring Regulations certificate

Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification

Experience in incident/fault management

Good verbal communication skills

Commitment to safe working practices

Self-motivated

Flexibility regarding working hours

Education

Level 3 NVQ in related discipline

Tools

Fire Management Systems

Building Management Systems

Facilities Management Systems

Job description

Hayes - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Data Centre Technician

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions

Location: Hayes, UK

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Role Summary

• Ensure routine maintenance of all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Manage controls within Permit to Work systems appropriately.
• Create and utilize switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in line with company policies and SSOW.
• Maintain Evaporative Cooling Systems and domestic water systems to comply with L8 standards.
• Keep comprehensive maintenance records using REALM task sheets.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all in-house tasks to ensure safety.
• Supervise engineering subcontractors to ensure contractual and site compliance.
• Develop positive relationships with CBRE staff and clients’ staff.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment, complying with all policies and procedures.
• Present a professional image of CBRE, delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain professional and technical skills through continuous development.
• Ensure work packs include all required documentation, including subcontractor RAMS review.
• Keep training and personal development up to date.
• Foster a strong team culture.
• LVAP responsibilities are applicable to this role.

Experience / Skillset Required

• Manual Handling Training (advantageous).
• LV Authorised Person status or working towards it.
• Current Wiring Regulations certificate.
• Level 3 NVQ in related discipline.
• Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification.
• Experience in incident/fault management in a business-critical environment.
• Experience in a similar role within a similar organization.
• Understanding of health and safety obligations related to maintenance.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Numerate and literate.
• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Self-motivated with high integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Organized, with good prioritization skills.
• Courteous and presentable, with exposure to clients at all levels.
• Ability to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
• Flexibility regarding working hours.
• PASMA & IPAF preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS, BMS).

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Service line: GWS Segment