Data Centre Technician

CBRE, Inc.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Data Centre Technician in Farnborough, UK. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs in a data centre environment. Candidates should possess technical training and experience, effective communication skills, and be able to work shifts, including weekends. This position offers an opportunity to work in a critical technical services function within a globally recognized company.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of job-related experience in a technical discipline.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must meet physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Conduct daily site inspections of mechanical and engineering systems.
• Respond to building management system alarms.

Skills

Technical training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a CBRE Data Centre Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs within a Data Centre operation. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Ensure the site's environmental conditions provide a safe work environment.
• React to Building Management System alarms, and complete emergency repairs as needed.
• Work with third‑party vendors, ensuring compliance with company‑developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Alert management if subcontractor performance doesn't meet all requirements per the Master Service Agreement.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on all equipment.
• Check BMS for running and alarm conditions and respond to HVAC-related client problems.
• Building walkthroughs, taking meter readings from UPS, PDU's and utilities.
• Provide fixes to facility and plant faults and defects.
• Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures. Follow all safety processes and requirements and ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met. Conduct routine quality checks for comprehensive maintenance records.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

Qualifications

• Training in a Technical discipline having served an apprenticeship or equivalent with 1-2 years of job‑related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of this role.
• Ability to effectively present information to an internal department, client, management and/or colleagues.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

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.